Finding the Third Proportional to 506,634 and 790,624.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,634 and 790,624.50 is: 1,233,804.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,634 : 790,624.50 = 790,624.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,634/790,624.50 = 790,624.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,634x = 790,624.50 × 790,624.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,634x = 625,087,100,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,087,100,000.25/506,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,233,804.09
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