Finding the Third Proportional to 235,150 and 507,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,150 and 507,472 is: 1,095,164.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,150 : 507,472 = 507,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,150/507,472 = 507,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,150x = 507,472 × 507,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,150x = 257,527,830,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,527,830,784/235,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,095,164.07
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