Finding the Third Proportional to 513,868.50 and 782,935.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,868.50 and 782,935.50 is: 1,192,888.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,868.50 : 782,935.50 = 782,935.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,868.50/782,935.50 = 782,935.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,868.50x = 782,935.50 × 782,935.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,868.50x = 612,987,997,160.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,987,997,160.25/513,868.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,192,888.84
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