Finding the Third Proportional to 235,960.50 and 511,287.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,960.50 and 511,287.75 is: 1,107,876.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,960.50 : 511,287.75 = 511,287.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,960.50/511,287.75 = 511,287.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,960.50x = 511,287.75 × 511,287.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,960.50x = 261,415,163,300.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,415,163,300.06/235,960.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107,876.80
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