Finding the Third Proportional to 508,226 and 677,542.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,226 and 677,542.50 is: 903,267.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,226 : 677,542.50 = 677,542.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,226/677,542.50 = 677,542.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,226x = 677,542.50 × 677,542.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,226x = 459,063,839,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,063,839,306.25/508,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,267.13
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