Finding the Third Proportional to 582,883.31 and 1,260,568.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,883.31 and 1,260,568.13 is: 2,726,157.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,883.31 : 1,260,568.13 = 1,260,568.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,883.31/1,260,568.13 = 1,260,568.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,883.31x = 1,260,568.13 × 1,260,568.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,883.31x = 1,589,031,997,766.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,589,031,997,766.02/582,883.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,726,157.99
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