Finding the Third Proportional to 576,291 and 845,752.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,291 and 845,752.50 is: 1,241,208.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,291 : 845,752.50 = 845,752.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,291/845,752.50 = 845,752.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,291x = 845,752.50 × 845,752.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,291x = 715,297,291,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 715,297,291,256.25/576,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,208.51
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