Finding the Third Proportional to 234,094.50 and 512,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,094.50 and 512,793 is: 1,123,292.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,094.50 : 512,793 = 512,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,094.50/512,793 = 512,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,094.50x = 512,793 × 512,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,094.50x = 262,956,660,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,956,660,849/234,094.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,123,292.78
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