Finding the Third Proportional to 233,566 and 510,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,566 and 510,750 is: 1,116,881.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,566 : 510,750 = 510,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,566/510,750 = 510,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,566x = 510,750 × 510,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,566x = 260,865,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,865,562,500/233,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,116,881.58
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