Finding the Third Proportional to 571,862.53 and 1,237,869.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,862.53 and 1,237,869.84 is: 2,679,528.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,862.53 : 1,237,869.84 = 1,237,869.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,862.53/1,237,869.84 = 1,237,869.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,862.53x = 1,237,869.84 × 1,237,869.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,862.53x = 1,532,321,750,065.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,532,321,750,065.65/571,862.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,679,528.15
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