Finding the Third Proportional to 577,327.50 and 1,266,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,327.50 and 1,266,192 is: 2,777,006.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,327.50 : 1,266,192 = 1,266,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,327.50/1,266,192 = 1,266,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,327.50x = 1,266,192 × 1,266,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,327.50x = 1,603,242,180,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,603,242,180,864/577,327.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,777,006.43
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