Finding the Third Proportional to 576,204 and 1,244,729.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,204 and 1,244,729.75 is: 2,688,895.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,204 : 1,244,729.75 = 1,244,729.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,204/1,244,729.75 = 1,244,729.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,204x = 1,244,729.75 × 1,244,729.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,204x = 1,549,352,150,535.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,549,352,150,535.06/576,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,688,895.17
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