Finding the Third Proportional to 585,177.75 and 1,277,518.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,177.75 and 1,277,518.50 is: 2,788,987.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,177.75 : 1,277,518.50 = 1,277,518.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,177.75/1,277,518.50 = 1,277,518.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,177.75x = 1,277,518.50 × 1,277,518.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,177.75x = 1,632,053,517,842.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,632,053,517,842.25/585,177.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,788,987.65
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