Finding the Third Proportional to 522,030 and 793,984.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,030 and 793,984.50 is: 1,207,615.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,030 : 793,984.50 = 793,984.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,030/793,984.50 = 793,984.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,030x = 793,984.50 × 793,984.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,030x = 630,411,386,240.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 630,411,386,240.25/522,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,207,615.24
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