Finding the Third Proportional to 527,247 and 817,087.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,247 and 817,087.50 is: 1,266,260.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,247 : 817,087.50 = 817,087.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,247/817,087.50 = 817,087.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,247x = 817,087.50 × 817,087.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,247x = 667,631,982,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,631,982,656.25/527,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,260.37
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