Finding the Third Proportional to 558,562.50 and 1,205,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,562.50 and 1,205,703 is: 2,602,608.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,562.50 : 1,205,703 = 1,205,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,562.50/1,205,703 = 1,205,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,562.50x = 1,205,703 × 1,205,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,562.50x = 1,453,719,724,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,453,719,724,209/558,562.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,602,608.88
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