Finding the Third Proportional to 550,576.50 and 850,957.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,576.50 and 850,957.50 is: 1,315,218.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,576.50 : 850,957.50 = 850,957.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,576.50/850,957.50 = 850,957.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,576.50x = 850,957.50 × 850,957.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,576.50x = 724,128,666,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 724,128,666,806.25/550,576.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,315,218.99
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