Finding the Third Proportional to 562,374 and 803,626.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,374 and 803,626.50 is: 1,148,373.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,374 : 803,626.50 = 803,626.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,374/803,626.50 = 803,626.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,374x = 803,626.50 × 803,626.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,374x = 645,815,551,502.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 645,815,551,502.25/562,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,148,373.77
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