Finding the Third Proportional to 566,895.75 and 859,341.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,895.75 and 859,341.75 is: 1,302,652.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,895.75 : 859,341.75 = 859,341.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,895.75/859,341.75 = 859,341.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,895.75x = 859,341.75 × 859,341.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,895.75x = 738,468,243,293.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 738,468,243,293.06/566,895.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,302,652.64
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