Finding the Third Proportional to 512,247 and 751,762.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,247 and 751,762.50 is: 1,103,270.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,247 : 751,762.50 = 751,762.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,247/751,762.50 = 751,762.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,247x = 751,762.50 × 751,762.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,247x = 565,146,856,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 565,146,856,406.25/512,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,103,270.21
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