Finding the Third Proportional to 518,845.50 and 662,964.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,845.50 and 662,964.75 is: 847,115.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,845.50 : 662,964.75 = 662,964.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,845.50/662,964.75 = 662,964.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,845.50x = 662,964.75 × 662,964.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,845.50x = 439,522,259,742.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,522,259,742.56/518,845.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,115.88
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