Finding the Third Proportional to 575,226 and 902,407.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,226 and 902,407.50 is: 1,415,685.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,226 : 902,407.50 = 902,407.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,226/902,407.50 = 902,407.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,226x = 902,407.50 × 902,407.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,226x = 814,339,296,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 814,339,296,056.25/575,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,415,685.83
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