Finding the Third Proportional to 581,202 and 1,251,463.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,202 and 1,251,463.50 is: 2,694,692.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,202 : 1,251,463.50 = 1,251,463.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,202/1,251,463.50 = 1,251,463.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,202x = 1,251,463.50 × 1,251,463.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,202x = 1,566,160,891,832.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,566,160,891,832.25/581,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,694,692.88
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