Finding the Third Proportional to 552,532.50 and 853,207.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,532.50 and 853,207.50 is: 1,317,502.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,532.50 : 853,207.50 = 853,207.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,532.50/853,207.50 = 853,207.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,532.50x = 853,207.50 × 853,207.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,532.50x = 727,963,038,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,963,038,056.25/552,532.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,317,502.66
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