Finding the Third Proportional to 504,569 and 840,915.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,569 and 840,915.50 is: 1,401,471.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,569 : 840,915.50 = 840,915.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,569/840,915.50 = 840,915.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,569x = 840,915.50 × 840,915.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,569x = 707,138,878,140.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,138,878,140.25/504,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,401,471.11
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