Finding the Third Proportional to 237,237.75 and 511,845.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,237.75 and 511,845.75 is: 1,104,318.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,237.75 : 511,845.75 = 511,845.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,237.75/511,845.75 = 511,845.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,237.75x = 511,845.75 × 511,845.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,237.75x = 261,986,071,793.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,986,071,793.06/237,237.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,104,318.65
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