Finding the Third Proportional to 556,805.63 and 868,484.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,805.63 and 868,484.25 is: 1,354,628.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,805.63 : 868,484.25 = 868,484.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,805.63/868,484.25 = 868,484.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,805.63x = 868,484.25 × 868,484.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,805.63x = 754,264,892,498.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 754,264,892,498.06/556,805.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,354,628.72
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