Finding the Third Proportional to 582,156 and 1,272,516.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,156 and 1,272,516.75 is: 2,781,554.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,156 : 1,272,516.75 = 1,272,516.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,156/1,272,516.75 = 1,272,516.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,156x = 1,272,516.75 × 1,272,516.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,156x = 1,619,298,879,030.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,619,298,879,030.56/582,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,781,554.91
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