Finding the Third Proportional to 546,504.75 and 764,221.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,504.75 and 764,221.50 is: 1,068,672.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,504.75 : 764,221.50 = 764,221.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,504.75/764,221.50 = 764,221.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,504.75x = 764,221.50 × 764,221.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,504.75x = 584,034,501,062.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,034,501,062.25/546,504.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,068,672.32
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