Finding the Third Proportional to 591,931 and 1,278,444.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,931 and 1,278,444.50 is: 2,761,166.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,931 : 1,278,444.50 = 1,278,444.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,931/1,278,444.50 = 1,278,444.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,931x = 1,278,444.50 × 1,278,444.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,931x = 1,634,420,339,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,634,420,339,580.25/591,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,761,166.99
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