Finding the Third Proportional to 236,623 and 513,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,623 and 513,170 is: 1,112,924.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,623 : 513,170 = 513,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,623/513,170 = 513,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,623x = 513,170 × 513,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,623x = 263,343,448,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,343,448,900/236,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,924.14
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