Finding the Third Proportional to 238,466 and 504,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,466 and 504,538 is: 1,067,483.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,466 : 504,538 = 504,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,466/504,538 = 504,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,466x = 504,538 × 504,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,466x = 254,558,593,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,558,593,444/238,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,067,483.81
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