Finding the Third Proportional to 578,750 and 1,201,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,750 and 1,201,852 is: 2,495,806.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,750 : 1,201,852 = 1,201,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,750/1,201,852 = 1,201,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,750x = 1,201,852 × 1,201,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,750x = 1,444,448,229,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,444,448,229,904/578,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,495,806.88
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