Finding the Third Proportional to 235,482.19 and 514,977.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,482.19 and 514,977.75 is: 1,126,208.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,482.19 : 514,977.75 = 514,977.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,482.19/514,977.75 = 514,977.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,482.19x = 514,977.75 × 514,977.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,482.19x = 265,202,082,995.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,202,082,995.06/235,482.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,126,208.68
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