Finding the Third Proportional to 510,024 and 749,483.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,024 and 749,483.50 is: 1,101,370.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,024 : 749,483.50 = 749,483.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,024/749,483.50 = 749,483.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,024x = 749,483.50 × 749,483.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,024x = 561,725,516,772.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,725,516,772.25/510,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,101,370.75
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