Finding the Third Proportional to 580,698 and 1,250,383.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,698 and 1,250,383.50 is: 2,692,378.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,698 : 1,250,383.50 = 1,250,383.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,698/1,250,383.50 = 1,250,383.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,698x = 1,250,383.50 × 1,250,383.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,698x = 1,563,458,897,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,563,458,897,072.25/580,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,692,378.65
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