Finding the Third Proportional to 233,885 and 513,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,885 and 513,799 is: 1,128,714.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,885 : 513,799 = 513,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,885/513,799 = 513,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,885x = 513,799 × 513,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,885x = 263,989,412,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,989,412,401/233,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,128,714.59
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