Finding the Third Proportional to 236,439 and 518,865.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,439 and 518,865.75 is: 1,138,651.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,439 : 518,865.75 = 518,865.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,439/518,865.75 = 518,865.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,439x = 518,865.75 × 518,865.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,439x = 269,221,666,523.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,221,666,523.06/236,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,138,651.69
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