Finding the Third Proportional to 233,844 and 505,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,844 and 505,050 is: 1,090,793.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,844 : 505,050 = 505,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,844/505,050 = 505,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,844x = 505,050 × 505,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,844x = 255,075,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,075,502,500/233,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,090,793.45
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