Finding the Third Proportional to 581,148 and 871,688.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,148 and 871,688.25 is: 1,307,481.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,148 : 871,688.25 = 871,688.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,148/871,688.25 = 871,688.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,148x = 871,688.25 × 871,688.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,148x = 759,840,405,188.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 759,840,405,188.06/581,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,481.75
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