Finding the Third Proportional to 504,002 and 799,317.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,002 and 799,317.75 is: 1,267,671.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,002 : 799,317.75 = 799,317.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,002/799,317.75 = 799,317.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,002x = 799,317.75 × 799,317.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,002x = 638,908,865,465.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,908,865,465.06/504,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,267,671.29
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