Finding the Third Proportional to 581,016 and 792,109.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,016 and 792,109.50 is: 1,079,897.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,016 : 792,109.50 = 792,109.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,016/792,109.50 = 792,109.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,016x = 792,109.50 × 792,109.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,016x = 627,437,459,990.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,437,459,990.25/581,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,079,897.04
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