Finding the Third Proportional to 572,811.75 and 877,533.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,811.75 and 877,533.75 is: 1,344,360.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,811.75 : 877,533.75 = 877,533.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,811.75/877,533.75 = 877,533.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,811.75x = 877,533.75 × 877,533.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,811.75x = 770,065,482,389.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 770,065,482,389.06/572,811.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,344,360.49
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