Finding the Third Proportional to 233,768.25 and 511,276.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,768.25 and 511,276.50 is: 1,118,217.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,768.25 : 511,276.50 = 511,276.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,768.25/511,276.50 = 511,276.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,768.25x = 511,276.50 × 511,276.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,768.25x = 261,403,659,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,403,659,452.25/233,768.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,118,217.12
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