Finding the Third Proportional to 235,193.63 and 503,587.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,193.63 and 503,587.13 is: 1,078,260.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,193.63 : 503,587.13 = 503,587.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,193.63/503,587.13 = 503,587.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,193.63x = 503,587.13 × 503,587.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,193.63x = 253,599,992,465.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,599,992,465.77/235,193.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,078,260.49
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