Finding the Third Proportional to 519,556.50 and 777,261.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,556.50 and 777,261.75 is: 1,162,791.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,556.50 : 777,261.75 = 777,261.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,556.50/777,261.75 = 777,261.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,556.50x = 777,261.75 × 777,261.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,556.50x = 604,135,828,013.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,135,828,013.06/519,556.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,162,791.40
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