Finding the Third Proportional to 655,456.50 and 885,570.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,456.50 and 885,570.75 is: 1,196,472.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,456.50 : 885,570.75 = 885,570.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,456.50/885,570.75 = 885,570.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,456.50x = 885,570.75 × 885,570.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,456.50x = 784,235,553,255.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 784,235,553,255.56/655,456.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,196,472.31
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