Finding the Third Proportional to 238,587.75 and 511,329.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,587.75 and 511,329.09 is: 1,095,854.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,587.75 : 511,329.09 = 511,329.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,587.75/511,329.09 = 511,329.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,587.75x = 511,329.09 × 511,329.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,587.75x = 261,457,442,115.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,457,442,115.20/238,587.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,095,854.43
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