Finding the Third Proportional to 566,908.50 and 877,747.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,908.50 and 877,747.50 is: 1,359,021.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,908.50 : 877,747.50 = 877,747.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,908.50/877,747.50 = 877,747.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,908.50x = 877,747.50 × 877,747.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,908.50x = 770,440,673,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 770,440,673,756.25/566,908.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,359,021.21
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