Finding the Third Proportional to 511,438.50 and 767,157.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,438.50 and 767,157.75 is: 1,150,736.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,438.50 : 767,157.75 = 767,157.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,438.50/767,157.75 = 767,157.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,438.50x = 767,157.75 × 767,157.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,438.50x = 588,531,013,385.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,531,013,385.06/511,438.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,150,736.63
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