Finding the Third Proportional to 234,730 and 512,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,730 and 512,470 is: 1,118,840.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,730 : 512,470 = 512,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,730/512,470 = 512,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,730x = 512,470 × 512,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,730x = 262,625,500,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,625,500,900/234,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,118,840.80
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