Finding the Third Proportional to 561,496.50 and 1,217,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,496.50 and 1,217,574 is: 2,640,241.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,496.50 : 1,217,574 = 1,217,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,496.50/1,217,574 = 1,217,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,496.50x = 1,217,574 × 1,217,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,496.50x = 1,482,486,445,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,482,486,445,476/561,496.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,640,241.65
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