Finding the Third Proportional to 504,566.50 and 840,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,566.50 and 840,912 is: 1,401,466.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,566.50 : 840,912 = 840,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,566.50/840,912 = 840,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,566.50x = 840,912 × 840,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,566.50x = 707,132,991,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,132,991,744/504,566.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,401,466.39
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