Finding the Third Proportional to 574,904.81 and 1,209,398.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,904.81 and 1,209,398.63 is: 2,544,151.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,904.81 : 1,209,398.63 = 1,209,398.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,904.81/1,209,398.63 = 1,209,398.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,904.81x = 1,209,398.63 × 1,209,398.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,904.81x = 1,462,645,034,151.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,462,645,034,151.89/574,904.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,544,151.66
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