Finding the Third Proportional to 421,920 and 563,611.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,920 and 563,611.50 is: 752,886.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,920 : 563,611.50 = 563,611.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,920/563,611.50 = 563,611.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,920x = 563,611.50 × 563,611.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,920x = 317,657,922,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,657,922,932.25/421,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,886.62
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