Finding the Third Proportional to 548,580.75 and 727,899.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 548,580.75 and 727,899.75 is: 965,834.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,580.75 : 727,899.75 = 727,899.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,580.75/727,899.75 = 727,899.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,580.75x = 727,899.75 × 727,899.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,580.75x = 529,838,046,050.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,838,046,050.06/548,580.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,834.19
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