Finding the Third Proportional to 503,881.50 and 770,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,881.50 and 770,463 is: 1,178,081.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,881.50 : 770,463 = 770,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,881.50/770,463 = 770,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,881.50x = 770,463 × 770,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,881.50x = 593,613,234,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 593,613,234,369/503,881.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,178,081.03
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