Finding the Third Proportional to 521,192 and 777,234.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 521,192 and 777,234.50 is: 1,159,061.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521,192 : 777,234.50 = 777,234.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521,192/777,234.50 = 777,234.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521,192x = 777,234.50 × 777,234.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521,192x = 604,093,467,990.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,093,467,990.25/521,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,159,061.28
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