Finding the Third Proportional to 536,468 and 751,969.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,468 and 751,969.50 is: 1,054,038.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,468 : 751,969.50 = 751,969.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,468/751,969.50 = 751,969.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,468x = 751,969.50 × 751,969.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,468x = 565,458,128,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 565,458,128,930.25/536,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,054,038.88
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