Finding the Third Proportional to 576,463.50 and 920,911.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,463.50 and 920,911.50 is: 1,471,173.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,463.50 : 920,911.50 = 920,911.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,463.50/920,911.50 = 920,911.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,463.50x = 920,911.50 × 920,911.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,463.50x = 848,077,990,832.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 848,077,990,832.25/576,463.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,173.79
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