Finding the Third Proportional to 576,955.50 and 1,264,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,955.50 and 1,264,623 is: 2,771,914.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,955.50 : 1,264,623 = 1,264,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,955.50/1,264,623 = 1,264,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,955.50x = 1,264,623 × 1,264,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,955.50x = 1,599,271,332,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,271,332,129/576,955.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,771,914.53
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