Finding the Third Proportional to 540,771.75 and 1,251,852.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,771.75 and 1,251,852.75 is: 2,897,960.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,771.75 : 1,251,852.75 = 1,251,852.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,771.75/1,251,852.75 = 1,251,852.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,771.75x = 1,251,852.75 × 1,251,852.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,771.75x = 1,567,135,307,682.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,567,135,307,682.56/540,771.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,897,960.75
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