Finding the Third Proportional to 576,203.81 and 1,244,729.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,203.81 and 1,244,729.44 is: 2,688,894.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,203.81 : 1,244,729.44 = 1,244,729.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,203.81/1,244,729.44 = 1,244,729.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,203.81x = 1,244,729.44 × 1,244,729.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,203.81x = 1,549,351,372,579.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,549,351,372,579.07/576,203.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,688,894.69
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