Finding the Third Proportional to 573,945.75 and 1,251,231.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,945.75 and 1,251,231.75 is: 2,727,750.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,945.75 : 1,251,231.75 = 1,251,231.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,945.75/1,251,231.75 = 1,251,231.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,945.75x = 1,251,231.75 × 1,251,231.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,945.75x = 1,565,580,892,208.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,565,580,892,208.06/573,945.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,727,750.65
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