Finding the Third Proportional to 235,148 and 507,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,148 and 507,468 is: 1,095,156.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,148 : 507,468 = 507,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,148/507,468 = 507,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,148x = 507,468 × 507,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,148x = 257,523,771,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,523,771,024/235,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,095,156.12
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