Finding the Third Proportional to 234,004 and 505,334.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,004 and 505,334.50 is: 1,091,276.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,004 : 505,334.50 = 505,334.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,004/505,334.50 = 505,334.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,004x = 505,334.50 × 505,334.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,004x = 255,362,956,890.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,362,956,890.25/234,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091,276.03
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