Finding the Third Proportional to 513,504 and 755,716.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,504 and 755,716.50 is: 1,112,177.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,504 : 755,716.50 = 755,716.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,504/755,716.50 = 755,716.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,504x = 755,716.50 × 755,716.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,504x = 571,107,428,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 571,107,428,372.25/513,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,177.18
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