Finding the Third Proportional to 550,708.50 and 857,473.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,708.50 and 857,473.50 is: 1,335,117.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,708.50 : 857,473.50 = 857,473.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,708.50/857,473.50 = 857,473.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,708.50x = 857,473.50 × 857,473.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,708.50x = 735,260,803,202.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,260,803,202.25/550,708.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,335,117.95
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