Finding the Third Proportional to 562,059 and 910,885.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,059 and 910,885.50 is: 1,476,201.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,059 : 910,885.50 = 910,885.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,059/910,885.50 = 910,885.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,059x = 910,885.50 × 910,885.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,059x = 829,712,394,110.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 829,712,394,110.25/562,059 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,476,201.60
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