Finding the Third Proportional to 571,253 and 1,353,399.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,253 and 1,353,399.50 is: 3,206,443.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,253 : 1,353,399.50 = 1,353,399.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,253/1,353,399.50 = 1,353,399.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,253x = 1,353,399.50 × 1,353,399.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,253x = 1,831,690,206,600.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,831,690,206,600.25/571,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,206,443.04
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