Finding the Third Proportional to 514,709.50 and 742,536.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 514,709.50 and 742,536.50 is: 1,071,207.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514,709.50 : 742,536.50 = 742,536.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514,709.50/742,536.50 = 742,536.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514,709.50x = 742,536.50 × 742,536.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514,709.50x = 551,360,453,832.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,360,453,832.25/514,709.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,071,207.07
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