Finding the Third Proportional to 548,711 and 824,527.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 548,711 and 824,527.50 is: 1,238,986.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,711 : 824,527.50 = 824,527.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,711/824,527.50 = 824,527.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,711x = 824,527.50 × 824,527.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,711x = 679,845,598,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 679,845,598,256.25/548,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,238,986.64
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