Finding the Third Proportional to 422,848.50 and 579,840.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,848.50 and 579,840.75 is: 795,119.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,848.50 : 579,840.75 = 579,840.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,848.50/579,840.75 = 579,840.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,848.50x = 579,840.75 × 579,840.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,848.50x = 336,215,295,360.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,215,295,360.56/422,848.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,119.99
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