Finding the Third Proportional to 233,770.50 and 511,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,770.50 and 511,281 is: 1,118,226.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,770.50 : 511,281 = 511,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,770.50/511,281 = 511,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,770.50x = 511,281 × 511,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,770.50x = 261,408,260,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,408,260,961/233,770.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,118,226.04
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