Finding the Third Proportional to 238,643 and 514,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,643 and 514,651 is: 1,109,882.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,643 : 514,651 = 514,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,643/514,651 = 514,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,643x = 514,651 × 514,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,643x = 264,865,651,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,865,651,801/238,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,882.34
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