Finding the Third Proportional to 235,448 and 510,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,448 and 510,013 is: 1,104,758.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,448 : 510,013 = 510,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,448/510,013 = 510,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,448x = 510,013 × 510,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,448x = 260,113,260,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,113,260,169/235,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,104,758.84
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