Finding the Third Proportional to 515,412 and 780,247.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,412 and 780,247.50 is: 1,181,164.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,412 : 780,247.50 = 780,247.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,412/780,247.50 = 780,247.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,412x = 780,247.50 × 780,247.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,412x = 608,786,161,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,786,161,256.25/515,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,181,164.12
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