Finding the Third Proportional to 520,461.75 and 776,373.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,461.75 and 776,373.75 is: 1,158,118.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,461.75 : 776,373.75 = 776,373.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,461.75/776,373.75 = 776,373.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,461.75x = 776,373.75 × 776,373.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,461.75x = 602,756,199,689.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,756,199,689.06/520,461.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,158,118.15
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