Finding the Third Proportional to 519,088.50 and 785,553.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,088.50 and 785,553.19 is: 1,188,802.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,088.50 : 785,553.19 = 785,553.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,088.50/785,553.19 = 785,553.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,088.50x = 785,553.19 × 785,553.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,088.50x = 617,093,810,391.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,093,810,391.41/519,088.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,188,802.70
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