Finding the Third Proportional to 562,758 and 1,232,242.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 562,758 and 1,232,242.50 is: 2,698,178.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,758 : 1,232,242.50 = 1,232,242.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,758/1,232,242.50 = 1,232,242.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,758x = 1,232,242.50 × 1,232,242.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,758x = 1,518,421,578,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,518,421,578,806.25/562,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,698,178.58
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