Finding the Third Proportional to 528,012 and 817,951.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,012 and 817,951.50 is: 1,267,101.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,012 : 817,951.50 = 817,951.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,012/817,951.50 = 817,951.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,012x = 817,951.50 × 817,951.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,012x = 669,044,656,352.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 669,044,656,352.25/528,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,267,101.23
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