Finding the Third Proportional to 536,140.50 and 833,613.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,140.50 and 833,613.75 is: 1,296,137.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,140.50 : 833,613.75 = 833,613.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,140.50/833,613.75 = 833,613.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,140.50x = 833,613.75 × 833,613.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,140.50x = 694,911,884,189.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,911,884,189.06/536,140.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,296,137.64
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