Finding the Third Proportional to 506,625 and 790,609.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,625 and 790,609.50 is: 1,233,779.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,625 : 790,609.50 = 790,609.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,625/790,609.50 = 790,609.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,625x = 790,609.50 × 790,609.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,625x = 625,063,381,490.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,063,381,490.25/506,625 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,233,779.19
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