Finding the Third Proportional to 566,384 and 874,965.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,384 and 874,965.50 is: 1,351,670.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,384 : 874,965.50 = 874,965.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,384/874,965.50 = 874,965.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,384x = 874,965.50 × 874,965.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,384x = 765,564,626,190.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 765,564,626,190.25/566,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,351,670.64
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