Finding the Third Proportional to 576,156 and 829,916.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,156 and 829,916.50 is: 1,195,442.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,156 : 829,916.50 = 829,916.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,156/829,916.50 = 829,916.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,156x = 829,916.50 × 829,916.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,156x = 688,761,396,972.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,761,396,972.25/576,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,195,442.55
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