Finding the Third Proportional to 237,638.75 and 528,408.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,638.75 and 528,408.75 is: 1,174,959.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,638.75 : 528,408.75 = 528,408.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,638.75/528,408.75 = 528,408.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,638.75x = 528,408.75 × 528,408.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,638.75x = 279,215,807,076.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,215,807,076.56/237,638.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,174,959.08
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