Finding the Third Proportional to 570,440 and 876,883.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,440 and 876,883.50 is: 1,347,950.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,440 : 876,883.50 = 876,883.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,440/876,883.50 = 876,883.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,440x = 876,883.50 × 876,883.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,440x = 768,924,672,572.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 768,924,672,572.25/570,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,347,950.13
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