Finding the Third Proportional to 558,933.75 and 748,284.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,933.75 and 748,284.75 is: 1,001,782.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,933.75 : 748,284.75 = 748,284.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,933.75/748,284.75 = 748,284.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,933.75x = 748,284.75 × 748,284.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,933.75x = 559,930,067,082.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,930,067,082.56/558,933.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,001,782.53
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