Finding the Third Proportional to 557,157.50 and 1,202,982.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,157.50 and 1,202,982.50 is: 2,597,410.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,157.50 : 1,202,982.50 = 1,202,982.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,157.50/1,202,982.50 = 1,202,982.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,157.50x = 1,202,982.50 × 1,202,982.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,157.50x = 1,447,166,895,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,447,166,895,306.25/557,157.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,597,410.78
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