Finding the Third Proportional to 588,490.50 and 1,247,599.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,490.50 and 1,247,599.50 is: 2,644,910.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,490.50 : 1,247,599.50 = 1,247,599.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,490.50/1,247,599.50 = 1,247,599.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,490.50x = 1,247,599.50 × 1,247,599.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,490.50x = 1,556,504,512,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,556,504,512,400.25/588,490.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,644,910.18
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