Finding the Third Proportional to 233,544 and 510,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,544 and 510,708 is: 1,116,803.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,544 : 510,708 = 510,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,544/510,708 = 510,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,544x = 510,708 × 510,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,544x = 260,822,661,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,822,661,264/233,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,116,803.09
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