Finding the Third Proportional to 544,035 and 816,526.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,035 and 816,526.50 is: 1,225,501.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,035 : 816,526.50 = 816,526.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,035/816,526.50 = 816,526.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,035x = 816,526.50 × 816,526.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,035x = 666,715,525,202.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 666,715,525,202.25/544,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,225,501.16
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