Finding the Third Proportional to 525,294 and 764,977.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,294 and 764,977.50 is: 1,114,024.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,294 : 764,977.50 = 764,977.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,294/764,977.50 = 764,977.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,294x = 764,977.50 × 764,977.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,294x = 585,190,575,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 585,190,575,506.25/525,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,114,024.86
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