Finding the Third Proportional to 235,154 and 507,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,154 and 507,478 is: 1,095,171.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,154 : 507,478 = 507,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,154/507,478 = 507,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,154x = 507,478 × 507,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,154x = 257,533,920,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,533,920,484/235,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,095,171.34
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