Finding the Third Proportional to 571,296 and 1,254,676.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,296 and 1,254,676.50 is: 2,755,512.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,296 : 1,254,676.50 = 1,254,676.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,296/1,254,676.50 = 1,254,676.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,296x = 1,254,676.50 × 1,254,676.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,296x = 1,574,213,119,652.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,574,213,119,652.25/571,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,512.24
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