Finding the Third Proportional to 552,635.25 and 878,775.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,635.25 and 878,775.75 is: 1,397,389.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,635.25 : 878,775.75 = 878,775.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,635.25/878,775.75 = 878,775.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,635.25x = 878,775.75 × 878,775.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,635.25x = 772,246,818,788.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,246,818,788.06/552,635.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,397,389.72
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