Finding the Third Proportional to 523,830 and 811,393.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,830 and 811,393.50 is: 1,256,818.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,830 : 811,393.50 = 811,393.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,830/811,393.50 = 811,393.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,830x = 811,393.50 × 811,393.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,830x = 658,359,411,842.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 658,359,411,842.25/523,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,256,818.84
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