Finding the Third Proportional to 521,586 and 744,468.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 521,586 and 744,468.75 is: 1,062,593.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521,586 : 744,468.75 = 744,468.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521,586/744,468.75 = 744,468.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521,586x = 744,468.75 × 744,468.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521,586x = 554,233,719,726.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,233,719,726.56/521,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,062,593.17
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