Finding the Third Proportional to 532,152 and 782,635.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,152 and 782,635.50 is: 1,151,021.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,152 : 782,635.50 = 782,635.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,152/782,635.50 = 782,635.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,152x = 782,635.50 × 782,635.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,152x = 612,518,325,860.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,518,325,860.25/532,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,151,021.37
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