Finding the Third Proportional to 235,280 and 512,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,280 and 512,032 is: 1,114,318.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,280 : 512,032 = 512,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,280/512,032 = 512,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,280x = 512,032 × 512,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,280x = 262,176,769,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,176,769,024/235,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,114,318.13
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