Finding the Third Proportional to 581,314.50 and 1,277,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,314.50 and 1,277,217 is: 2,806,197.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,314.50 : 1,277,217 = 1,277,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,314.50/1,277,217 = 1,277,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,314.50x = 1,277,217 × 1,277,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,314.50x = 1,631,283,265,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,631,283,265,089/581,314.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,806,197.45
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