Finding the Third Proportional to 517,107 and 758,620.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,107 and 758,620.50 is: 1,112,932.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,107 : 758,620.50 = 758,620.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,107/758,620.50 = 758,620.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,107x = 758,620.50 × 758,620.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,107x = 575,505,063,020.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,505,063,020.25/517,107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,932.26
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