Finding the Third Proportional to 236,463 and 525,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,463 and 525,414 is: 1,167,454.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,463 : 525,414 = 525,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,463/525,414 = 525,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,463x = 525,414 × 525,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,463x = 276,059,871,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,059,871,396/236,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,167,454.83
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