Finding the Third Proportional to 529,416 and 799,060.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,416 and 799,060.50 is: 1,206,041.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,416 : 799,060.50 = 799,060.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,416/799,060.50 = 799,060.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,416x = 799,060.50 × 799,060.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,416x = 638,497,682,660.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,497,682,660.25/529,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,206,041.53
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