Finding the Third Proportional to 573,175.50 and 1,214,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,175.50 and 1,214,625 is: 2,573,930.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,175.50 : 1,214,625 = 1,214,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,175.50/1,214,625 = 1,214,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,175.50x = 1,214,625 × 1,214,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,175.50x = 1,475,313,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,313,890,625/573,175.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,573,930.48
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