Finding the Third Proportional to 533,307 and 880,852.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,307 and 880,852.50 is: 1,454,886.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,307 : 880,852.50 = 880,852.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,307/880,852.50 = 880,852.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,307x = 880,852.50 × 880,852.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,307x = 775,901,126,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,901,126,756.25/533,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,886.45
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