Finding the Third Proportional to 578,944.50 and 827,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,944.50 and 827,136 is: 1,181,726.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,944.50 : 827,136 = 827,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,944.50/827,136 = 827,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,944.50x = 827,136 × 827,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,944.50x = 684,153,962,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 684,153,962,496/578,944.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,181,726.34
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