Finding the Third Proportional to 508,011.75 and 787,029.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,011.75 and 787,029.75 is: 1,219,294.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,011.75 : 787,029.75 = 787,029.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,011.75/787,029.75 = 787,029.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,011.75x = 787,029.75 × 787,029.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,011.75x = 619,415,827,385.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 619,415,827,385.06/508,011.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,219,294.29
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