Finding the Third Proportional to 535,252.50 and 782,781.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,252.50 and 782,781.75 is: 1,144,781.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,252.50 : 782,781.75 = 782,781.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,252.50/782,781.75 = 782,781.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,252.50x = 782,781.75 × 782,781.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,252.50x = 612,747,268,133.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,747,268,133.06/535,252.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144,781.70
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