Finding the Third Proportional to 535,245.75 and 782,771.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,245.75 and 782,771.63 is: 1,144,766.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,245.75 : 782,771.63 = 782,771.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,245.75/782,771.63 = 782,771.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,245.75x = 782,771.63 × 782,771.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,245.75x = 612,731,416,905.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,731,416,905.14/535,245.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144,766.52
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