Finding the Third Proportional to 573,363 and 1,246,234.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,363 and 1,246,234.50 is: 2,708,755.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,363 : 1,246,234.50 = 1,246,234.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,363/1,246,234.50 = 1,246,234.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,363x = 1,246,234.50 × 1,246,234.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,363x = 1,553,100,428,990.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,553,100,428,990.25/573,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,708,755.93
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