Finding the Third Proportional to 575,715 and 903,014.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,715 and 903,014.50 is: 1,416,386.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,715 : 903,014.50 = 903,014.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,715/903,014.50 = 903,014.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,715x = 903,014.50 × 903,014.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,715x = 815,435,187,210.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 815,435,187,210.25/575,715 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,386.91
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