Finding the Third Proportional to 564,758.58 and 1,159,580.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 564,758.58 and 1,159,580.81 is: 2,380,889.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564,758.58 : 1,159,580.81 = 1,159,580.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564,758.58/1,159,580.81 = 1,159,580.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564,758.58x = 1,159,580.81 × 1,159,580.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564,758.58x = 1,344,627,660,718.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,344,627,660,718.16/564,758.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,380,889.31
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