Finding the Third Proportional to 575,154 and 1,209,785.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,154 and 1,209,785.63 is: 2,544,677.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,154 : 1,209,785.63 = 1,209,785.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,154/1,209,785.63 = 1,209,785.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,154x = 1,209,785.63 × 1,209,785.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,154x = 1,463,581,258,456.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,463,581,258,456.64/575,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,544,677.18
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