Finding the Third Proportional to 572,972 and 1,214,243.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,972 and 1,214,243.50 is: 2,573,227.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,972 : 1,214,243.50 = 1,214,243.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,972/1,214,243.50 = 1,214,243.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,972x = 1,214,243.50 × 1,214,243.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,972x = 1,474,387,277,292.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,387,277,292.25/572,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,573,227.45
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