Finding the Third Proportional to 567,903 and 846,931.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,903 and 846,931.50 is: 1,263,055.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,903 : 846,931.50 = 846,931.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,903/846,931.50 = 846,931.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,903x = 846,931.50 × 846,931.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,903x = 717,292,965,692.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,292,965,692.25/567,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,263,055.43
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