Finding the Third Proportional to 591,877.50 and 1,283,350.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,877.50 and 1,283,350.50 is: 2,782,650.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,877.50 : 1,283,350.50 = 1,283,350.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,877.50/1,283,350.50 = 1,283,350.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,877.50x = 1,283,350.50 × 1,283,350.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,877.50x = 1,646,988,505,850.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,646,988,505,850.25/591,877.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,782,650.98
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