Finding the Third Proportional to 574,926 and 1,209,430.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,926 and 1,209,430.50 is: 2,544,192.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,926 : 1,209,430.50 = 1,209,430.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,926/1,209,430.50 = 1,209,430.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,926x = 1,209,430.50 × 1,209,430.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,926x = 1,462,722,134,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,462,722,134,330.25/574,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,544,192.01
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