Finding the Third Proportional to 528,853.50 and 771,126.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,853.50 and 771,126.75 is: 1,124,387.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,853.50 : 771,126.75 = 771,126.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,853.50/771,126.75 = 771,126.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,853.50x = 771,126.75 × 771,126.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,853.50x = 594,636,464,565.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 594,636,464,565.56/528,853.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,124,387.88
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