Finding the Third Proportional to 523,520 and 800,505.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,520 and 800,505.50 is: 1,224,039.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,520 : 800,505.50 = 800,505.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,520/800,505.50 = 800,505.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,520x = 800,505.50 × 800,505.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,520x = 640,809,055,530.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 640,809,055,530.25/523,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,224,039.30
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