Finding the Third Proportional to 505,302 and 763,217.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,302 and 763,217.50 is: 1,152,777.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,302 : 763,217.50 = 763,217.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,302/763,217.50 = 763,217.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,302x = 763,217.50 × 763,217.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,302x = 582,500,952,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,500,952,306.25/505,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,152,777.85
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