Finding the Third Proportional to 233,673 and 508,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,673 and 508,350 is: 1,105,903.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,673 : 508,350 = 508,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,673/508,350 = 508,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,673x = 508,350 × 508,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,673x = 258,419,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,419,722,500/233,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,903.22
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