Finding the Third Proportional to 572,864.91 and 621,252.28
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,864.91 and 621,252.28 is: 673,726.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,864.91 : 621,252.28 = 621,252.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,864.91/621,252.28 = 621,252.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,864.91x = 621,252.28 × 621,252.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,864.91x = 385,954,396,958.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,954,396,958.33/572,864.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,726.72
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