Finding the Third Proportional to 577,908 and 766,822.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,908 and 766,822.50 is: 1,017,491.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,908 : 766,822.50 = 766,822.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,908/766,822.50 = 766,822.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,908x = 766,822.50 × 766,822.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,908x = 588,016,746,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,016,746,506.25/577,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,491.96
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