Finding the Third Proportional to 587,531.25 and 792,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,531.25 and 792,720 is: 1,069,568.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,531.25 : 792,720 = 792,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,531.25/792,720 = 792,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,531.25x = 792,720 × 792,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,531.25x = 628,404,998,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,404,998,400/587,531.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,069,568.64
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