Finding the Third Proportional to 258,787.50 and 565,551.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,787.50 and 565,551.75 is: 1,235,951.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,787.50 : 565,551.75 = 565,551.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,787.50/565,551.75 = 565,551.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,787.50x = 565,551.75 × 565,551.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,787.50x = 319,848,781,928.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,848,781,928.06/258,787.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,235,951.43
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