Finding the Third Proportional to 503,374.50 and 785,679.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,374.50 and 785,679.75 is: 1,226,308.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,374.50 : 785,679.75 = 785,679.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,374.50/785,679.75 = 785,679.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,374.50x = 785,679.75 × 785,679.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,374.50x = 617,292,669,560.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,292,669,560.06/503,374.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,226,308.98
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