Finding the Third Proportional to 233,874 and 507,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,874 and 507,276 is: 1,100,288.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,874 : 507,276 = 507,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,874/507,276 = 507,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,874x = 507,276 × 507,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,874x = 257,328,940,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,328,940,176/233,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,100,288.79
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