Finding the Third Proportional to 517,577.63 and 785,679.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,577.63 and 785,679.75 is: 1,192,657.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,577.63 : 785,679.75 = 785,679.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,577.63/785,679.75 = 785,679.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,577.63x = 785,679.75 × 785,679.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,577.63x = 617,292,669,560.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,292,669,560.06/517,577.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,192,657.18
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