Finding the Third Proportional to 513,202.50 and 739,246.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,202.50 and 739,246.50 is: 1,064,853.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,202.50 : 739,246.50 = 739,246.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,202.50/739,246.50 = 739,246.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,202.50x = 739,246.50 × 739,246.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,202.50x = 546,485,387,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,485,387,762.25/513,202.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,064,853.32
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