Finding the Third Proportional to 513,228 and 750,340.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,228 and 750,340.50 is: 1,096,999.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,228 : 750,340.50 = 750,340.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,228/750,340.50 = 750,340.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,228x = 750,340.50 × 750,340.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,228x = 563,010,865,940.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,010,865,940.25/513,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,096,999.51
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