Finding the Third Proportional to 234,794 and 502,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,794 and 502,825 is: 1,076,828.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,794 : 502,825 = 502,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,794/502,825 = 502,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,794x = 502,825 × 502,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,794x = 252,832,980,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,832,980,625/234,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,076,828.97
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