Finding the Third Proportional to 237,981 and 517,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,981 and 517,434 is: 1,125,039.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,981 : 517,434 = 517,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,981/517,434 = 517,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,981x = 517,434 × 517,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,981x = 267,737,944,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,737,944,356/237,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,125,039.16
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