Finding the Third Proportional to 560,460 and 786,436.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 560,460 and 786,436.50 is: 1,103,526.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,460 : 786,436.50 = 786,436.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,460/786,436.50 = 786,436.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,460x = 786,436.50 × 786,436.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,460x = 618,482,368,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 618,482,368,532.25/560,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,103,526.33
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