Finding the Third Proportional to 500,112 and 714,649.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,112 and 714,649.50 is: 1,021,219.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,112 : 714,649.50 = 714,649.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,112/714,649.50 = 714,649.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,112x = 714,649.50 × 714,649.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,112x = 510,723,907,850.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,723,907,850.25/500,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,021,219.06
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