Finding the Third Proportional to 238,257.19 and 523,170.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,257.19 and 523,170.38 is: 1,148,789.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,257.19 : 523,170.38 = 523,170.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,257.19/523,170.38 = 523,170.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,257.19x = 523,170.38 × 523,170.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,257.19x = 273,707,241,277.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 273,707,241,277.64/238,257.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,148,789.02
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