Finding the Third Proportional to 576,126 and 895,132.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,126 and 895,132.50 is: 1,390,775.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,126 : 895,132.50 = 895,132.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,126/895,132.50 = 895,132.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,126x = 895,132.50 × 895,132.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,126x = 801,262,192,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 801,262,192,556.25/576,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,390,775.96
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