Finding the Third Proportional to 236,404 and 512,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,404 and 512,186 is: 1,109,687.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,404 : 512,186 = 512,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,404/512,186 = 512,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,404x = 512,186 × 512,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,404x = 262,334,498,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,334,498,596/236,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,687.22
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