Finding the Third Proportional to 235,158.75 and 517,137.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,158.75 and 517,137.75 is: 1,137,237.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,158.75 : 517,137.75 = 517,137.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,158.75/517,137.75 = 517,137.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,158.75x = 517,137.75 × 517,137.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,158.75x = 267,431,452,475.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,431,452,475.06/235,158.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,137,237.94
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