Finding the Third Proportional to 578,495.25 and 1,256,495.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,495.25 and 1,256,495.63 is: 2,729,117.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,495.25 : 1,256,495.63 = 1,256,495.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,495.25/1,256,495.63 = 1,256,495.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,495.25x = 1,256,495.63 × 1,256,495.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,495.25x = 1,578,781,255,644.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,578,781,255,644.14/578,495.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,729,117.06
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