Finding the Third Proportional to 528,838 and 794,419.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,838 and 794,419.50 is: 1,193,375.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,838 : 794,419.50 = 794,419.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,838/794,419.50 = 794,419.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,838x = 794,419.50 × 794,419.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,838x = 631,102,341,980.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,102,341,980.25/528,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,193,375.56
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