Finding the Third Proportional to 507,054 and 779,446.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,054 and 779,446.50 is: 1,198,169.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,054 : 779,446.50 = 779,446.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,054/779,446.50 = 779,446.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,054x = 779,446.50 × 779,446.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,054x = 607,536,846,362.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,536,846,362.25/507,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,169.91
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