Finding the Third Proportional to 527,460.75 and 817,251.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,460.75 and 817,251.75 is: 1,266,256.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,460.75 : 817,251.75 = 817,251.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,460.75/817,251.75 = 817,251.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,460.75x = 817,251.75 × 817,251.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,460.75x = 667,900,422,878.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,900,422,878.06/527,460.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,256.16
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