Finding the Third Proportional to 570,540 and 888,524.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,540 and 888,524.25 is: 1,383,733.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,540 : 888,524.25 = 888,524.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,540/888,524.25 = 888,524.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,540x = 888,524.25 × 888,524.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,540x = 789,475,342,838.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,475,342,838.06/570,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,383,733.56
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