Finding the Third Proportional to 575,272.13 and 891,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,272.13 and 891,567 is: 1,381,766.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,272.13 : 891,567 = 891,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,272.13/891,567 = 891,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,272.13x = 891,567 × 891,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,272.13x = 794,891,715,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 794,891,715,489/575,272.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,381,766.44
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