Finding the Third Proportional to 558,505.13 and 884,778.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,505.13 and 884,778.19 is: 1,401,656.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,505.13 : 884,778.19 = 884,778.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,505.13/884,778.19 = 884,778.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,505.13x = 884,778.19 × 884,778.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,505.13x = 782,832,441,075.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 782,832,441,075.79/558,505.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,401,656.68
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