Finding the Third Proportional to 545,629 and 825,989.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 545,629 and 825,989.50 is: 1,250,407.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545,629 : 825,989.50 = 825,989.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545,629/825,989.50 = 825,989.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545,629x = 825,989.50 × 825,989.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545,629x = 682,258,654,110.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 682,258,654,110.25/545,629 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,250,407.61
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