Finding the Third Proportional to 559,804.50 and 843,736.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 559,804.50 and 843,736.50 is: 1,271,678.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559,804.50 : 843,736.50 = 843,736.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559,804.50/843,736.50 = 843,736.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559,804.50x = 843,736.50 × 843,736.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559,804.50x = 711,891,281,432.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,891,281,432.25/559,804.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,271,678.38
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