Finding the Third Proportional to 553,621.50 and 867,336.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,621.50 and 867,336.75 is: 1,358,821.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,621.50 : 867,336.75 = 867,336.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,621.50/867,336.75 = 867,336.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,621.50x = 867,336.75 × 867,336.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,621.50x = 752,273,037,900.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 752,273,037,900.56/553,621.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,358,821.94
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