Finding the Third Proportional to 523,698.75 and 800,779.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,698.75 and 800,779.50 is: 1,224,459.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,698.75 : 800,779.50 = 800,779.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,698.75/800,779.50 = 800,779.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,698.75x = 800,779.50 × 800,779.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,698.75x = 641,247,807,620.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 641,247,807,620.25/523,698.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,224,459.31
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