Finding the Third Proportional to 234,765 and 506,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,765 and 506,223 is: 1,091,567.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,765 : 506,223 = 506,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,765/506,223 = 506,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,765x = 506,223 × 506,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,765x = 256,261,725,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,261,725,729/234,765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091,567.00
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