Finding the Third Proportional to 510,311.50 and 750,703.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,311.50 and 750,703.50 is: 1,104,336.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,311.50 : 750,703.50 = 750,703.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,311.50/750,703.50 = 750,703.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,311.50x = 750,703.50 × 750,703.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,311.50x = 563,555,744,912.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,555,744,912.25/510,311.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,104,336.75
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