Finding the Third Proportional to 506,191.50 and 712,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,191.50 and 712,023 is: 1,001,551.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,191.50 : 712,023 = 712,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,191.50/712,023 = 712,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,191.50x = 712,023 × 712,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,191.50x = 506,976,752,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,976,752,529/506,191.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,001,551.30
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