Finding the Third Proportional to 511,430 and 767,145.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,430 and 767,145.50 is: 1,150,719.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,430 : 767,145.50 = 767,145.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,430/767,145.50 = 767,145.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,430x = 767,145.50 × 767,145.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,430x = 588,512,218,170.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,512,218,170.25/511,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,150,719.00
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