Finding the Third Proportional to 527,430 and 787,666.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,430 and 787,666.50 is: 1,176,304.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,430 : 787,666.50 = 787,666.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,430/787,666.50 = 787,666.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,430x = 787,666.50 × 787,666.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,430x = 620,418,515,222.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,418,515,222.25/527,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,304.94
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