Finding the Third Proportional to 236,420 and 513,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,420 and 513,027 is: 1,113,259.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,420 : 513,027 = 513,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,420/513,027 = 513,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,420x = 513,027 × 513,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,420x = 263,196,702,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,196,702,729/236,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,113,259.04
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