Finding the Third Proportional to 519,426 and 780,643.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,426 and 780,643.50 is: 1,173,226.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,426 : 780,643.50 = 780,643.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,426/780,643.50 = 780,643.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,426x = 780,643.50 × 780,643.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,426x = 609,404,274,092.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 609,404,274,092.25/519,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,173,226.36
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