Finding the Third Proportional to 562,920 and 841,570.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,920 and 841,570.50 is: 1,258,155.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,920 : 841,570.50 = 841,570.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,920/841,570.50 = 841,570.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,920x = 841,570.50 × 841,570.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,920x = 708,240,906,470.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,240,906,470.25/562,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,258,155.52
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