Finding the Third Proportional to 523,246.50 and 788,703.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,246.50 and 788,703.75 is: 1,188,834.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,246.50 : 788,703.75 = 788,703.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,246.50/788,703.75 = 788,703.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,246.50x = 788,703.75 × 788,703.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,246.50x = 622,053,605,264.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 622,053,605,264.06/523,246.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,188,834.72
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