Finding the Third Proportional to 510,723 and 773,194.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,723 and 773,194.50 is: 1,170,555.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,723 : 773,194.50 = 773,194.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,723/773,194.50 = 773,194.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,723x = 773,194.50 × 773,194.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,723x = 597,829,734,830.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,829,734,830.25/510,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,170,555.73
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