Finding the Third Proportional to 237,996 and 522,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,996 and 522,000 is: 1,144,910.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,996 : 522,000 = 522,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,996/522,000 = 522,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,996x = 522,000 × 522,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,996x = 272,484,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,484,000,000/237,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144,910.00
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