Finding the Third Proportional to 561,034.50 and 789,135.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,034.50 and 789,135.75 is: 1,109,976.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,034.50 : 789,135.75 = 789,135.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,034.50/789,135.75 = 789,135.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,034.50x = 789,135.75 × 789,135.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,034.50x = 622,735,231,928.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 622,735,231,928.06/561,034.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,976.72
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