Finding the Third Proportional to 572,975 and 1,214,249.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,975 and 1,214,249.50 is: 2,573,239.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,975 : 1,214,249.50 = 1,214,249.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,975/1,214,249.50 = 1,214,249.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,975x = 1,214,249.50 × 1,214,249.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,975x = 1,474,401,848,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,401,848,250.25/572,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,573,239.41
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