Finding the Third Proportional to 572,506 and 777,520.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,506 and 777,520.50 is: 1,055,950.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,506 : 777,520.50 = 777,520.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,506/777,520.50 = 777,520.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,506x = 777,520.50 × 777,520.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,506x = 604,538,127,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,538,127,920.25/572,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,055,950.73
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