Finding the Third Proportional to 528,984 and 804,547.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,984 and 804,547.50 is: 1,223,660.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,984 : 804,547.50 = 804,547.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,984/804,547.50 = 804,547.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,984x = 804,547.50 × 804,547.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,984x = 647,296,679,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,296,679,756.25/528,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,223,660.22
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