Finding the Third Proportional to 534,640.50 and 777,883.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,640.50 and 777,883.50 is: 1,131,793.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,640.50 : 777,883.50 = 777,883.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,640.50/777,883.50 = 777,883.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,640.50x = 777,883.50 × 777,883.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,640.50x = 605,102,739,572.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,102,739,572.25/534,640.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,131,793.68
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