Finding the Third Proportional to 528,986 and 804,550.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,986 and 804,550.50 is: 1,223,664.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,986 : 804,550.50 = 804,550.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,986/804,550.50 = 804,550.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,986x = 804,550.50 × 804,550.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,986x = 647,301,507,050.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,301,507,050.25/528,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,223,664.72
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