Finding the Third Proportional to 578,299.50 and 1,253,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,299.50 and 1,253,133 is: 2,715,448.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,299.50 : 1,253,133 = 1,253,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,299.50/1,253,133 = 1,253,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,299.50x = 1,253,133 × 1,253,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,299.50x = 1,570,342,315,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,570,342,315,689/578,299.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,715,448.16
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