Finding the Third Proportional to 579,569.75 and 1,244,837.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,569.75 and 1,244,837.75 is: 2,673,743.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,569.75 : 1,244,837.75 = 1,244,837.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,569.75/1,244,837.75 = 1,244,837.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,569.75x = 1,244,837.75 × 1,244,837.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,569.75x = 1,549,621,023,825.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,549,621,023,825.06/579,569.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,673,743.80
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