Finding the Third Proportional to 234,717 and 506,854.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,717 and 506,854.50 is: 1,094,515.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,717 : 506,854.50 = 506,854.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,717/506,854.50 = 506,854.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,717x = 506,854.50 × 506,854.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,717x = 256,901,484,170.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,901,484,170.25/234,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,094,515.88
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