Finding the Third Proportional to 568,444.50 and 1,215,652.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,444.50 and 1,215,652.50 is: 2,599,745.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,444.50 : 1,215,652.50 = 1,215,652.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,444.50/1,215,652.50 = 1,215,652.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,444.50x = 1,215,652.50 × 1,215,652.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,444.50x = 1,477,811,000,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,477,811,000,756.25/568,444.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,599,745.45
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