Finding the Third Proportional to 582,615.75 and 1,246,186.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,615.75 and 1,246,186.50 is: 2,665,531.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,615.75 : 1,246,186.50 = 1,246,186.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,615.75/1,246,186.50 = 1,246,186.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,615.75x = 1,246,186.50 × 1,246,186.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,615.75x = 1,552,980,792,782.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,980,792,782.25/582,615.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,665,531.77
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