Finding the Third Proportional to 570,582 and 1,204,816.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,582 and 1,204,816.50 is: 2,544,038.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,582 : 1,204,816.50 = 1,204,816.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,582/1,204,816.50 = 1,204,816.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,582x = 1,204,816.50 × 1,204,816.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,582x = 1,451,582,798,672.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,451,582,798,672.25/570,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,544,038.89
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