Finding the Third Proportional to 576,166.50 and 764,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,166.50 and 764,559 is: 1,014,551.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,166.50 : 764,559 = 764,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,166.50/764,559 = 764,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,166.50x = 764,559 × 764,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,166.50x = 584,550,464,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,550,464,481/576,166.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,551.29
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