Finding the Third Proportional to 576,800 and 1,242,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,800 and 1,242,350 is: 2,675,855.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,800 : 1,242,350 = 1,242,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,800/1,242,350 = 1,242,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,800x = 1,242,350 × 1,242,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,800x = 1,543,433,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,543,433,522,500/576,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,675,855.62
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