Finding the Third Proportional to 238,464 and 504,533.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,464 and 504,533.81 is: 1,067,475.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,464 : 504,533.81 = 504,533.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,464/504,533.81 = 504,533.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,464x = 504,533.81 × 504,533.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,464x = 254,554,367,955.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,554,367,955.79/238,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,067,475.04
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