Finding the Third Proportional to 535,556 and 782,809.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,556 and 782,809.50 is: 1,144,214.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,556 : 782,809.50 = 782,809.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,556/782,809.50 = 782,809.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,556x = 782,809.50 × 782,809.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,556x = 612,790,713,290.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,790,713,290.25/535,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144,214.08
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