Finding the Third Proportional to 235,592 and 510,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,592 and 510,784 is: 1,107,424.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,592 : 510,784 = 510,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,592/510,784 = 510,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,592x = 510,784 × 510,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,592x = 260,900,294,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,900,294,656/235,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107,424.25
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