Finding the Third Proportional to 571,893.75 and 1,243,383.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,893.75 and 1,243,383.75 is: 2,703,304.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,893.75 : 1,243,383.75 = 1,243,383.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,893.75/1,243,383.75 = 1,243,383.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,893.75x = 1,243,383.75 × 1,243,383.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,893.75x = 1,546,003,149,764.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,546,003,149,764.06/571,893.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,703,304.85
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