Finding the Third Proportional to 574,436 and 804,968.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,436 and 804,968.50 is: 1,128,018.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,436 : 804,968.50 = 804,968.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,436/804,968.50 = 804,968.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,436x = 804,968.50 × 804,968.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,436x = 647,974,285,992.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,974,285,992.25/574,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,128,018.24
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