Finding the Third Proportional to 562,924 and 829,495.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,924 and 829,495.50 is: 1,222,301.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,924 : 829,495.50 = 829,495.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,924/829,495.50 = 829,495.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,924x = 829,495.50 × 829,495.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,924x = 688,062,784,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,062,784,520.25/562,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,222,301.38
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