Finding the Third Proportional to 564,906 and 790,132.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,906 and 790,132.50 is: 1,105,156.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,906 : 790,132.50 = 790,132.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,906/790,132.50 = 790,132.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,906x = 790,132.50 × 790,132.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,906x = 624,309,367,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 624,309,367,556.25/564,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,156.20
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