Finding the Third Proportional to 504,152.50 and 756,775.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,152.50 and 756,775.75 is: 1,135,984.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,152.50 : 756,775.75 = 756,775.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,152.50/756,775.75 = 756,775.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,152.50x = 756,775.75 × 756,775.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,152.50x = 572,709,535,788.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,709,535,788.06/504,152.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,135,984.72
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