Finding the Third Proportional to 570,423.50 and 876,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,423.50 and 876,858 is: 1,347,910.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,423.50 : 876,858 = 876,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,423.50/876,858 = 876,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,423.50x = 876,858 × 876,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,423.50x = 768,879,952,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 768,879,952,164/570,423.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,347,910.72
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