Finding the Third Proportional to 562,497.75 and 871,206.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,497.75 and 871,206.75 is: 1,349,340.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,497.75 : 871,206.75 = 871,206.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,497.75/871,206.75 = 871,206.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,497.75x = 871,206.75 × 871,206.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,497.75x = 759,001,201,245.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 759,001,201,245.56/562,497.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,349,340.87
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