Finding the Third Proportional to 508,815 and 747,670.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,815 and 747,670.50 is: 1,098,653.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,815 : 747,670.50 = 747,670.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,815/747,670.50 = 747,670.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,815x = 747,670.50 × 747,670.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,815x = 559,011,176,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,011,176,570.25/508,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,098,653.10
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