Finding the Third Proportional to 529,410 and 799,051.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,410 and 799,051.50 is: 1,206,028.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,410 : 799,051.50 = 799,051.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,410/799,051.50 = 799,051.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,410x = 799,051.50 × 799,051.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,410x = 638,483,299,652.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,483,299,652.25/529,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,206,028.03
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