Finding the Third Proportional to 519,782.50 and 777,558.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,782.50 and 777,558.50 is: 1,163,173.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,782.50 : 777,558.50 = 777,558.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,782.50/777,558.50 = 777,558.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,782.50x = 777,558.50 × 777,558.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,782.50x = 604,597,220,922.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,597,220,922.25/519,782.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,163,173.48
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