Finding the Third Proportional to 583,375.50 and 1,247,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,375.50 and 1,247,673 is: 2,668,414.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,375.50 : 1,247,673 = 1,247,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,375.50/1,247,673 = 1,247,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,375.50x = 1,247,673 × 1,247,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,375.50x = 1,556,687,914,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,556,687,914,929/583,375.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,668,414.97
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