Finding the Third Proportional to 511,012.13 and 793,509.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,012.13 and 793,509.75 is: 1,232,177.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,012.13 : 793,509.75 = 793,509.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,012.13/793,509.75 = 793,509.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,012.13x = 793,509.75 × 793,509.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,012.13x = 629,657,723,345.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 629,657,723,345.06/511,012.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,232,177.66
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