Finding the Third Proportional to 577,616.91 and 1,288,047.23
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,616.91 and 1,288,047.23 is: 2,872,259.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,616.91 : 1,288,047.23 = 1,288,047.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,616.91/1,288,047.23 = 1,288,047.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,616.91x = 1,288,047.23 × 1,288,047.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,616.91x = 1,659,065,677,981.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,659,065,677,981.09/577,616.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,872,259.55
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