Finding the Third Proportional to 534,738 and 778,029.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,738 and 778,029.50 is: 1,132,012.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,738 : 778,029.50 = 778,029.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,738/778,029.50 = 778,029.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,738x = 778,029.50 × 778,029.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,738x = 605,329,902,870.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,329,902,870.25/534,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132,012.13
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