Finding the Third Proportional to 566,406 and 791,923.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,406 and 791,923.50 is: 1,107,231.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,406 : 791,923.50 = 791,923.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,406/791,923.50 = 791,923.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,406x = 791,923.50 × 791,923.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,406x = 627,142,829,852.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,142,829,852.25/566,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107,231.97
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