Finding the Third Proportional to 567,874.69 and 1,214,542.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,874.69 and 1,214,542.13 is: 2,597,602.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,874.69 : 1,214,542.13 = 1,214,542.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,874.69/1,214,542.13 = 1,214,542.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,874.69x = 1,214,542.13 × 1,214,542.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,874.69x = 1,475,112,573,399.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,112,573,399.52/567,874.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,597,602.26
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