Finding the Third Proportional to 587,958.75 and 1,288,023.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,958.75 and 1,288,023.75 is: 2,821,635.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,958.75 : 1,288,023.75 = 1,288,023.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,958.75/1,288,023.75 = 1,288,023.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,958.75x = 1,288,023.75 × 1,288,023.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,958.75x = 1,659,005,180,564.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,659,005,180,564.06/587,958.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,821,635.33
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