Finding the Third Proportional to 571,074 and 1,228,270.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,074 and 1,228,270.50 is: 2,641,773.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,074 : 1,228,270.50 = 1,228,270.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,074/1,228,270.50 = 1,228,270.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,074x = 1,228,270.50 × 1,228,270.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,074x = 1,508,648,421,170.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,508,648,421,170.25/571,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,641,773.96
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