Finding the Third Proportional to 236,674 and 509,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,674 and 509,433 is: 1,096,537.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,674 : 509,433 = 509,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,674/509,433 = 509,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,674x = 509,433 × 509,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,674x = 259,521,981,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,521,981,489/236,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,096,537.78
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