Finding the Third Proportional to 532,488.50 and 804,276.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,488.50 and 804,276.50 is: 1,214,788.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,488.50 : 804,276.50 = 804,276.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,488.50/804,276.50 = 804,276.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,488.50x = 804,276.50 × 804,276.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,488.50x = 646,860,688,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,860,688,452.25/532,488.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,214,788.09
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