Finding the Third Proportional to 236,466 and 507,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,466 and 507,924 is: 1,091,010.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,466 : 507,924 = 507,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,466/507,924 = 507,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,466x = 507,924 × 507,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,466x = 257,986,789,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,986,789,776/236,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091,010.08
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