Finding the Third Proportional to 557,454.75 and 823,059.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,454.75 and 823,059.75 is: 1,215,214.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,454.75 : 823,059.75 = 823,059.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,454.75/823,059.75 = 823,059.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,454.75x = 823,059.75 × 823,059.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,454.75x = 677,427,352,070.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 677,427,352,070.06/557,454.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,215,214.96
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