Finding the Third Proportional to 585,711 and 795,622.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,711 and 795,622.50 is: 1,080,763.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,711 : 795,622.50 = 795,622.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,711/795,622.50 = 795,622.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,711x = 795,622.50 × 795,622.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,711x = 633,015,162,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,015,162,506.25/585,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,080,763.66
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