Finding the Third Proportional to 238,747.50 and 518,926.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,747.50 and 518,926.50 is: 1,127,905.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,747.50 : 518,926.50 = 518,926.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,747.50/518,926.50 = 518,926.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,747.50x = 518,926.50 × 518,926.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,747.50x = 269,284,712,402.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,284,712,402.25/238,747.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,127,905.89
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