Finding the Third Proportional to 628,782.50 and 888,862.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,782.50 and 888,862.50 is: 1,256,518.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,782.50 : 888,862.50 = 888,862.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,782.50/888,862.50 = 888,862.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,782.50x = 888,862.50 × 888,862.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,782.50x = 790,076,543,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,076,543,906.25/628,782.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,256,518.02
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