Finding the Third Proportional to 236,994 and 507,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,994 and 507,342 is: 1,086,086.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,994 : 507,342 = 507,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,994/507,342 = 507,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,994x = 507,342 × 507,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,994x = 257,395,904,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,395,904,964/236,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,086,086.17
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