Finding the Third Proportional to 581,208 and 1,251,475.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,208 and 1,251,475.50 is: 2,694,716.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,208 : 1,251,475.50 = 1,251,475.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,208/1,251,475.50 = 1,251,475.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,208x = 1,251,475.50 × 1,251,475.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,208x = 1,566,190,927,100.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,566,190,927,100.25/581,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,694,716.74
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