Finding the Third Proportional to 560,175.75 and 848,723.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,175.75 and 848,723.06 is: 1,285,901.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,175.75 : 848,723.06 = 848,723.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,175.75/848,723.06 = 848,723.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,175.75x = 848,723.06 × 848,723.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,175.75x = 720,330,836,819.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 720,330,836,819.38/560,175.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,285,901.50
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