Finding the Third Proportional to 601,155 and 804,532.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,155 and 804,532.50 is: 1,076,714.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,155 : 804,532.50 = 804,532.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,155/804,532.50 = 804,532.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,155x = 804,532.50 × 804,532.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,155x = 647,272,543,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,272,543,556.25/601,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,076,714.90
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