Finding the Third Proportional to 234,052 and 512,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,052 and 512,552 is: 1,122,440.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,052 : 512,552 = 512,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,052/512,552 = 512,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,052x = 512,552 × 512,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,052x = 262,709,552,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,709,552,704/234,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,122,440.96
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