Finding the Third Proportional to 550,516 and 804,529.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,516 and 804,529.50 is: 1,175,747.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,516 : 804,529.50 = 804,529.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,516/804,529.50 = 804,529.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,516x = 804,529.50 × 804,529.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,516x = 647,267,716,370.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,267,716,370.25/550,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,175,747.33
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