Finding the Third Proportional to 564,688.50 and 848,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,688.50 and 848,286 is: 1,274,311.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,688.50 : 848,286 = 848,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,688.50/848,286 = 848,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,688.50x = 848,286 × 848,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,688.50x = 719,589,137,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 719,589,137,796/564,688.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,274,311.66
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