Finding the Third Proportional to 237,065 and 518,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,065 and 518,390 is: 1,133,563.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,065 : 518,390 = 518,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,065/518,390 = 518,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,065x = 518,390 × 518,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,065x = 268,728,192,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,728,192,100/237,065 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,133,563.34
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