Finding the Third Proportional to 235,608.75 and 508,578.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,608.75 and 508,578.75 is: 1,097,804.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,608.75 : 508,578.75 = 508,578.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,608.75/508,578.75 = 508,578.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,608.75x = 508,578.75 × 508,578.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,608.75x = 258,652,344,951.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,652,344,951.56/235,608.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,097,804.50
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