Finding the Third Proportional to 233,770 and 504,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,770 and 504,900 is: 1,090,490.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,770 : 504,900 = 504,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,770/504,900 = 504,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,770x = 504,900 × 504,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,770x = 254,924,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,924,010,000/233,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,090,490.70
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