Finding the Third Proportional to 571,826 and 1,243,241.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,826 and 1,243,241.50 is: 2,703,006.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,826 : 1,243,241.50 = 1,243,241.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,826/1,243,241.50 = 1,243,241.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,826x = 1,243,241.50 × 1,243,241.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,826x = 1,545,649,427,322.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,545,649,427,322.25/571,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,703,006.56
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