Finding the Third Proportional to 533,547 and 813,871.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,547 and 813,871.50 is: 1,241,477.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,547 : 813,871.50 = 813,871.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,547/813,871.50 = 813,871.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,547x = 813,871.50 × 813,871.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,547x = 662,386,818,512.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,386,818,512.25/533,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,477.92
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