Finding the Third Proportional to 569,712 and 881,860.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,712 and 881,860.50 is: 1,365,036.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,712 : 881,860.50 = 881,860.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,712/881,860.50 = 881,860.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,712x = 881,860.50 × 881,860.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,712x = 777,677,941,460.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 777,677,941,460.25/569,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,365,036.97
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