Finding the Third Proportional to 565,072.50 and 853,368.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,072.50 and 853,368.75 is: 1,288,751.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,072.50 : 853,368.75 = 853,368.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,072.50/853,368.75 = 853,368.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,072.50x = 853,368.75 × 853,368.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,072.50x = 728,238,223,476.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,238,223,476.56/565,072.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,288,751.84
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