Finding the Third Proportional to 561,421.13 and 862,953.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,421.13 and 862,953.75 is: 1,326,435.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,421.13 : 862,953.75 = 862,953.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,421.13/862,953.75 = 862,953.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,421.13x = 862,953.75 × 862,953.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,421.13x = 744,689,174,639.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 744,689,174,639.06/561,421.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,326,435.97
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