Finding the Third Proportional to 572,194.50 and 1,242,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,194.50 and 1,242,708 is: 2,698,947.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,194.50 : 1,242,708 = 1,242,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,194.50/1,242,708 = 1,242,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,194.50x = 1,242,708 × 1,242,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,194.50x = 1,544,323,173,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,544,323,173,264/572,194.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,698,947.95
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