Finding the Third Proportional to 562,198.50 and 889,449.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,198.50 and 889,449.75 is: 1,407,191.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,198.50 : 889,449.75 = 889,449.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,198.50/889,449.75 = 889,449.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,198.50x = 889,449.75 × 889,449.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,198.50x = 791,120,857,775.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 791,120,857,775.06/562,198.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,191.34
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