Finding the Third Proportional to 550,618.50 and 807,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,618.50 and 807,732 is: 1,184,905.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,618.50 : 807,732 = 807,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,618.50/807,732 = 807,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,618.50x = 807,732 × 807,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,618.50x = 652,430,983,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,430,983,824/550,618.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,184,905.67
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