Finding the Third Proportional to 526,470 and 769,960.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,470 and 769,960.50 is: 1,126,064.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,470 : 769,960.50 = 769,960.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,470/769,960.50 = 769,960.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,470x = 769,960.50 × 769,960.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,470x = 592,839,171,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,839,171,560.25/526,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,126,064.49
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