Finding the Third Proportional to 510,640.88 and 768,163.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,640.88 and 768,163.50 is: 1,155,558.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,640.88 : 768,163.50 = 768,163.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,640.88/768,163.50 = 768,163.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,640.88x = 768,163.50 × 768,163.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,640.88x = 590,075,162,732.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,075,162,732.25/510,640.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,155,558.03
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