Finding the Third Proportional to 570,685.50 and 620,500.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,685.50 and 620,500.50 is: 674,663.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,685.50 : 620,500.50 = 620,500.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,685.50/620,500.50 = 620,500.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,685.50x = 620,500.50 × 620,500.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,685.50x = 385,020,870,500.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,020,870,500.25/570,685.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,663.84
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