Finding the Third Proportional to 572,080 and 776,949.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,080 and 776,949.50 is: 1,055,185.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,080 : 776,949.50 = 776,949.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,080/776,949.50 = 776,949.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,080x = 776,949.50 × 776,949.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,080x = 603,650,525,550.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,650,525,550.25/572,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,055,185.51
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