Finding the Third Proportional to 522,350.50 and 787,717.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,350.50 and 787,717.50 is: 1,187,897.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,350.50 : 787,717.50 = 787,717.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,350.50/787,717.50 = 787,717.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,350.50x = 787,717.50 × 787,717.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,350.50x = 620,498,859,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,498,859,806.25/522,350.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,187,897.51
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