Finding the Third Proportional to 574,894.50 and 1,209,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,894.50 and 1,209,378 is: 2,544,110.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,894.50 : 1,209,378 = 1,209,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,894.50/1,209,378 = 1,209,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,894.50x = 1,209,378 × 1,209,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,894.50x = 1,462,595,146,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,462,595,146,884/574,894.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,544,110.52
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