Finding the Third Proportional to 534,742 and 778,035.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,742 and 778,035.50 is: 1,132,021.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,742 : 778,035.50 = 778,035.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,742/778,035.50 = 778,035.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,742x = 778,035.50 × 778,035.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,742x = 605,339,239,260.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,339,239,260.25/534,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132,021.12
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