Finding the Third Proportional to 585,151.50 and 1,253,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,151.50 and 1,253,247 is: 2,684,139.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,151.50 : 1,253,247 = 1,253,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,151.50/1,253,247 = 1,253,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,151.50x = 1,253,247 × 1,253,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,151.50x = 1,570,628,043,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,570,628,043,009/585,151.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,684,139.14
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