Finding the Third Proportional to 582,418 and 1,245,797.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,418 and 1,245,797.50 is: 2,664,772.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,418 : 1,245,797.50 = 1,245,797.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,418/1,245,797.50 = 1,245,797.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,418x = 1,245,797.50 × 1,245,797.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,418x = 1,552,011,411,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,011,411,006.25/582,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,664,772.40
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