Finding the Third Proportional to 505,292.50 and 759,988.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,292.50 and 759,988.50 is: 1,143,065.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,292.50 : 759,988.50 = 759,988.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,292.50/759,988.50 = 759,988.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,292.50x = 759,988.50 × 759,988.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,292.50x = 577,582,520,132.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 577,582,520,132.25/505,292.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,065.69
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