Finding the Third Proportional to 573,792 and 885,373.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,792 and 885,373.50 is: 1,366,150.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,792 : 885,373.50 = 885,373.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,792/885,373.50 = 885,373.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,792x = 885,373.50 × 885,373.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,792x = 783,886,234,502.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 783,886,234,502.25/573,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,366,150.51
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