Finding the Third Proportional to 579,285 and 1,211,536.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,285 and 1,211,536.50 is: 2,533,848.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,285 : 1,211,536.50 = 1,211,536.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,285/1,211,536.50 = 1,211,536.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,285x = 1,211,536.50 × 1,211,536.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,285x = 1,467,820,690,832.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,467,820,690,832.25/579,285 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,533,848.95
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