Finding the Third Proportional to 585,512 and 1,305,651.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,512 and 1,305,651.50 is: 2,911,513.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,512 : 1,305,651.50 = 1,305,651.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,512/1,305,651.50 = 1,305,651.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,512x = 1,305,651.50 × 1,305,651.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,512x = 1,704,725,839,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,704,725,839,452.25/585,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,911,513.07
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