Finding the Third Proportional to 507,650 and 758,922.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,650 and 758,922.50 is: 1,134,567.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,650 : 758,922.50 = 758,922.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,650/758,922.50 = 758,922.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,650x = 758,922.50 × 758,922.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,650x = 575,963,361,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,963,361,006.25/507,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,134,567.83
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