Finding the Third Proportional to 577,909.50 and 1,255,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,909.50 and 1,255,935 is: 2,729,445.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,909.50 : 1,255,935 = 1,255,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,909.50/1,255,935 = 1,255,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,909.50x = 1,255,935 × 1,255,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,909.50x = 1,577,372,724,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,577,372,724,225/577,909.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,729,445.92
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