Finding the Third Proportional to 578,025 and 767,173.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,025 and 767,173.50 is: 1,018,217.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,025 : 767,173.50 = 767,173.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,025/767,173.50 = 767,173.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,025x = 767,173.50 × 767,173.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,025x = 588,555,179,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,555,179,102.25/578,025 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,018,217.51
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