Finding the Third Proportional to 579,865.50 and 884,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,865.50 and 884,790 is: 1,350,060.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,865.50 : 884,790 = 884,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,865.50/884,790 = 884,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,865.50x = 884,790 × 884,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,865.50x = 782,853,344,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 782,853,344,100/579,865.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,350,060.22
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