Finding the Third Proportional to 550,434 and 775,129.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,434 and 775,129.50 is: 1,091,549.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,434 : 775,129.50 = 775,129.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,434/775,129.50 = 775,129.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,434x = 775,129.50 × 775,129.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,434x = 600,825,741,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,825,741,770.25/550,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091,549.11
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