Finding the Third Proportional to 576,969.75 and 1,497,785.34
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,969.75 and 1,497,785.34 is: 3,888,177.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,969.75 : 1,497,785.34 = 1,497,785.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,969.75/1,497,785.34 = 1,497,785.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,969.75x = 1,497,785.34 × 1,497,785.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,969.75x = 2,243,360,935,952.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,243,360,935,952.31/576,969.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,888,177.74
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