Finding the Third Proportional to 567,810 and 879,052.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,810 and 879,052.50 is: 1,360,901.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,810 : 879,052.50 = 879,052.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,810/879,052.50 = 879,052.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,810x = 879,052.50 × 879,052.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,810x = 772,733,297,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,733,297,756.25/567,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,360,901.18
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