Finding the Third Proportional to 544,665 and 798,685.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,665 and 798,685.50 is: 1,171,175.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,665 : 798,685.50 = 798,685.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,665/798,685.50 = 798,685.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,665x = 798,685.50 × 798,685.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,665x = 637,898,527,910.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 637,898,527,910.25/544,665 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,171,175.91
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