Finding the Third Proportional to 412,762.50 and 570,344.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,762.50 and 570,344.50 is: 788,087.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,762.50 : 570,344.50 = 570,344.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,762.50/570,344.50 = 570,344.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,762.50x = 570,344.50 × 570,344.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,762.50x = 325,292,848,680.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,292,848,680.25/412,762.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788,087.21
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