Finding the Third Proportional to 238,580 and 520,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,580 and 520,034 is: 1,133,520.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,580 : 520,034 = 520,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,580/520,034 = 520,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,580x = 520,034 × 520,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,580x = 270,435,361,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,435,361,156/238,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,133,520.67
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