Finding the Third Proportional to 580,378.50 and 896,811.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,378.50 and 896,811.75 is: 1,385,770.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,378.50 : 896,811.75 = 896,811.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,378.50/896,811.75 = 896,811.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,378.50x = 896,811.75 × 896,811.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,378.50x = 804,271,314,938.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,271,314,938.06/580,378.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,385,770.35
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