Finding the Third Proportional to 550,433.50 and 775,128.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,433.50 and 775,128.75 is: 1,091,547.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,433.50 : 775,128.75 = 775,128.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,433.50/775,128.75 = 775,128.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,433.50x = 775,128.75 × 775,128.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,433.50x = 600,824,579,076.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,824,579,076.56/550,433.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091,547.99
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