Finding the Third Proportional to 523,638.50 and 805,869.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,638.50 and 805,869.75 is: 1,240,218.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,638.50 : 805,869.75 = 805,869.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,638.50/805,869.75 = 805,869.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,638.50x = 805,869.75 × 805,869.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,638.50x = 649,426,053,965.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 649,426,053,965.06/523,638.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,240,218.31
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