Finding the Third Proportional to 234,868 and 514,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,868 and 514,623 is: 1,127,598.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,868 : 514,623 = 514,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,868/514,623 = 514,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,868x = 514,623 × 514,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,868x = 264,836,832,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,836,832,129/234,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,127,598.62
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