Finding the Third Proportional to 579,291.75 and 1,245,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,291.75 and 1,245,753 is: 2,678,961.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,291.75 : 1,245,753 = 1,245,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,291.75/1,245,753 = 1,245,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,291.75x = 1,245,753 × 1,245,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,291.75x = 1,551,900,537,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,551,900,537,009/579,291.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,678,961.92
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