Finding the Third Proportional to 503,070 and 747,766.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,070 and 747,766.50 is: 1,111,484.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,070 : 747,766.50 = 747,766.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,070/747,766.50 = 747,766.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,070x = 747,766.50 × 747,766.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,070x = 559,154,738,522.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,154,738,522.25/503,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,111,484.96
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