Finding the Third Proportional to 236,313 and 509,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,313 and 509,730 is: 1,099,493.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,313 : 509,730 = 509,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,313/509,730 = 509,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,313x = 509,730 × 509,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,313x = 259,824,672,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,824,672,900/236,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,099,493.78
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