Finding the Third Proportional to 513,116 and 804,922.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,116 and 804,922.50 is: 1,262,677.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,116 : 804,922.50 = 804,922.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,116/804,922.50 = 804,922.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,116x = 804,922.50 × 804,922.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,116x = 647,900,231,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,900,231,006.25/513,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262,677.90
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