Finding the Third Proportional to 580,968.75 and 888,174.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,968.75 and 888,174.75 is: 1,357,825.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,968.75 : 888,174.75 = 888,174.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,968.75/888,174.75 = 888,174.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,968.75x = 888,174.75 × 888,174.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,968.75x = 788,854,386,537.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 788,854,386,537.56/580,968.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,357,825.85
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