Finding the Third Proportional to 520,554 and 787,396.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,554 and 787,396.50 is: 1,191,025.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,554 : 787,396.50 = 787,396.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,554/787,396.50 = 787,396.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,554x = 787,396.50 × 787,396.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,554x = 619,993,248,212.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 619,993,248,212.25/520,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,191,025.81
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