Finding the Third Proportional to 538,794 and 828,412.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 538,794 and 828,412.50 is: 1,273,709.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
538,794 : 828,412.50 = 828,412.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
538,794/828,412.50 = 828,412.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
538,794x = 828,412.50 × 828,412.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
538,794x = 686,267,270,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 686,267,270,156.25/538,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,273,709.93
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