Finding the Third Proportional to 234,224 and 520,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,224 and 520,850 is: 1,158,227.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,224 : 520,850 = 520,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,224/520,850 = 520,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,224x = 520,850 × 520,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,224x = 271,284,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,284,722,500/234,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,158,227.69
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