Finding the Third Proportional to 513,702 and 805,818.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,702 and 805,818.38 is: 1,264,046.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,702 : 805,818.38 = 805,818.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,702/805,818.38 = 805,818.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,702x = 805,818.38 × 805,818.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,702x = 649,343,253,487.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 649,343,253,487.64/513,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,264,046.57
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