Finding the Third Proportional to 574,113 and 821,794.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,113 and 821,794.50 is: 1,176,329.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,113 : 821,794.50 = 821,794.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,113/821,794.50 = 821,794.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,113x = 821,794.50 × 821,794.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,113x = 675,346,200,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 675,346,200,230.25/574,113 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,329.75
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