Finding the Third Proportional to 238,524.75 and 504,933.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,524.75 and 504,933.75 is: 1,068,895.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,524.75 : 504,933.75 = 504,933.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,524.75/504,933.75 = 504,933.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,524.75x = 504,933.75 × 504,933.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,524.75x = 254,958,091,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,958,091,889.06/238,524.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,068,895.75
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