Finding the Third Proportional to 236,022 and 511,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,022 and 511,428 is: 1,108,195.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,022 : 511,428 = 511,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,022/511,428 = 511,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,022x = 511,428 × 511,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,022x = 261,558,599,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,558,599,184/236,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,108,195.84
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