Finding the Third Proportional to 238,468.50 and 505,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,468.50 and 505,368 is: 1,070,987.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,468.50 : 505,368 = 505,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,468.50/505,368 = 505,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,468.50x = 505,368 × 505,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,468.50x = 255,396,815,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,396,815,424/238,468.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,070,987.64
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