Finding the Third Proportional to 571,962 and 1,232,572.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,962 and 1,232,572.50 is: 2,656,181.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,962 : 1,232,572.50 = 1,232,572.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,962/1,232,572.50 = 1,232,572.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,962x = 1,232,572.50 × 1,232,572.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,962x = 1,519,234,967,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,519,234,967,756.25/571,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,656,181.65
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