Finding the Third Proportional to 529,200 and 794,992.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,200 and 794,992.50 is: 1,194,280.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,200 : 794,992.50 = 794,992.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,200/794,992.50 = 794,992.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,200x = 794,992.50 × 794,992.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,200x = 632,013,075,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 632,013,075,056.25/529,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,194,280.19
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