Finding the Third Proportional to 522,578.81 and 774,154.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,578.81 and 774,154.13 is: 1,146,840.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,578.81 : 774,154.13 = 774,154.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,578.81/774,154.13 = 774,154.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,578.81x = 774,154.13 × 774,154.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,578.81x = 599,314,609,254.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,314,609,254.52/522,578.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,146,840.62
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