Finding the Third Proportional to 506,418 and 801,910.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,418 and 801,910.50 is: 1,269,821.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,418 : 801,910.50 = 801,910.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,418/801,910.50 = 801,910.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,418x = 801,910.50 × 801,910.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,418x = 643,060,450,010.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,060,450,010.25/506,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,269,821.47
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