Finding the Third Proportional to 527,229 and 798,237.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,229 and 798,237.75 is: 1,208,551.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,229 : 798,237.75 = 798,237.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,229/798,237.75 = 798,237.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,229x = 798,237.75 × 798,237.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,229x = 637,183,505,525.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 637,183,505,525.06/527,229 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,208,551.70
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