Finding the Third Proportional to 576,311.50 and 859,795.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,311.50 and 859,795.50 is: 1,282,723.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,311.50 : 859,795.50 = 859,795.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,311.50/859,795.50 = 859,795.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,311.50x = 859,795.50 × 859,795.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,311.50x = 739,248,301,820.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 739,248,301,820.25/576,311.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,282,723.50
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