Finding the Third Proportional to 566,700.75 and 785,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,700.75 and 785,439 is: 1,088,607.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,700.75 : 785,439 = 785,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,700.75/785,439 = 785,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,700.75x = 785,439 × 785,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,700.75x = 616,914,422,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,914,422,721/566,700.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,088,607.03
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