Finding the Third Proportional to 525,222 and 811,149.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,222 and 811,149.75 is: 1,252,734.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,222 : 811,149.75 = 811,149.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,222/811,149.75 = 811,149.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,222x = 811,149.75 × 811,149.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,222x = 657,963,916,925.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 657,963,916,925.06/525,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,252,734.88
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