Finding the Third Proportional to 500,656.50 and 774,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,656.50 and 774,744 is: 1,198,882.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,656.50 : 774,744 = 774,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,656.50/774,744 = 774,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,656.50x = 774,744 × 774,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,656.50x = 600,228,265,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,228,265,536/500,656.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,882.40
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