Finding the Third Proportional to 233,531.58 and 502,879.78
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,531.58 and 502,879.78 is: 1,082,885.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,531.58 : 502,879.78 = 502,879.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,531.58/502,879.78 = 502,879.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,531.58x = 502,879.78 × 502,879.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,531.58x = 252,888,074,390.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,888,074,390.05/233,531.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,082,885.99
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