Finding the Third Proportional to 237,029.63 and 514,248.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,029.63 and 514,248.75 is: 1,115,690.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,029.63 : 514,248.75 = 514,248.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,029.63/514,248.75 = 514,248.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,029.63x = 514,248.75 × 514,248.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,029.63x = 264,451,776,876.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,451,776,876.56/237,029.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,115,690.82
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