Finding the Third Proportional to 567,177.75 and 878,649.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,177.75 and 878,649.75 is: 1,361,170.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,177.75 : 878,649.75 = 878,649.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,177.75/878,649.75 = 878,649.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,177.75x = 878,649.75 × 878,649.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,177.75x = 772,025,383,175.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,025,383,175.06/567,177.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361,170.08
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