Finding the Third Proportional to 234,474 and 504,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,474 and 504,500 is: 1,085,494.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,474 : 504,500 = 504,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,474/504,500 = 504,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,474x = 504,500 × 504,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,474x = 254,520,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,520,250,000/234,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,085,494.55
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