Finding the Third Proportional to 260,803.50 and 629,590.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,803.50 and 629,590.50 is: 1,519,857.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,803.50 : 629,590.50 = 629,590.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,803.50/629,590.50 = 629,590.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,803.50x = 629,590.50 × 629,590.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,803.50x = 396,384,197,690.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,384,197,690.25/260,803.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,519,857.66
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