Finding the Third Proportional to 585,750 and 795,676.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,750 and 795,676.50 is: 1,080,838.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,750 : 795,676.50 = 795,676.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,750/795,676.50 = 795,676.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,750x = 795,676.50 × 795,676.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,750x = 633,101,092,652.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,101,092,652.25/585,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,080,838.40
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