Finding the Third Proportional to 234,324 and 504,247.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,324 and 504,247.50 is: 1,085,102.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,324 : 504,247.50 = 504,247.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,324/504,247.50 = 504,247.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,324x = 504,247.50 × 504,247.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,324x = 254,265,541,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,265,541,256.25/234,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,085,102.43
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