Finding the Third Proportional to 530,979.75 and 796,317.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,979.75 and 796,317.75 is: 1,194,248.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,979.75 : 796,317.75 = 796,317.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,979.75/796,317.75 = 796,317.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,979.75x = 796,317.75 × 796,317.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,979.75x = 634,121,958,965.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,121,958,965.06/530,979.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,194,248.86
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