Finding the Third Proportional to 628,789.50 and 888,873.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,789.50 and 888,873.75 is: 1,256,535.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,789.50 : 888,873.75 = 888,873.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,789.50/888,873.75 = 888,873.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,789.50x = 888,873.75 × 888,873.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,789.50x = 790,096,543,439.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,096,543,439.06/628,789.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,256,535.84
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