Finding the Third Proportional to 508,202 and 745,336.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,202 and 745,336.50 is: 1,093,121.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,202 : 745,336.50 = 745,336.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,202/745,336.50 = 745,336.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,202x = 745,336.50 × 745,336.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,202x = 555,526,498,232.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,526,498,232.25/508,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,093,121.43
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