Finding the Third Proportional to 478,589.50 and 750,871.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 478,589.50 and 750,871.50 is: 1,178,061.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,589.50 : 750,871.50 = 750,871.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,589.50/750,871.50 = 750,871.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,589.50x = 750,871.50 × 750,871.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,589.50x = 563,808,009,512.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,808,009,512.25/478,589.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,178,061.80
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