Finding the Third Proportional to 515,166 and 757,324.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,166 and 757,324.50 is: 1,113,311.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,166 : 757,324.50 = 757,324.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,166/757,324.50 = 757,324.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,166x = 757,324.50 × 757,324.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,166x = 573,540,398,300.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,540,398,300.25/515,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,113,311.82
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