Finding the Third Proportional to 577,563 and 897,760.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,563 and 897,760.50 is: 1,395,473.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,563 : 897,760.50 = 897,760.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,563/897,760.50 = 897,760.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,563x = 897,760.50 × 897,760.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,563x = 805,973,915,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 805,973,915,360.25/577,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,395,473.59
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