Finding the Third Proportional to 566,376.75 and 857,790.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,376.75 and 857,790.75 is: 1,299,144.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,376.75 : 857,790.75 = 857,790.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,376.75/857,790.75 = 857,790.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,376.75x = 857,790.75 × 857,790.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,376.75x = 735,804,970,785.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,804,970,785.56/566,376.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,299,144.03
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