Finding the Third Proportional to 233,586 and 512,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,586 and 512,388 is: 1,123,960.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,586 : 512,388 = 512,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,586/512,388 = 512,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,586x = 512,388 × 512,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,586x = 262,541,462,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,541,462,544/233,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,123,960.61
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