Finding the Third Proportional to 592,006.50 and 1,283,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,006.50 and 1,283,805 is: 2,784,015.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,006.50 : 1,283,805 = 1,283,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,006.50/1,283,805 = 1,283,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,006.50x = 1,283,805 × 1,283,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,006.50x = 1,648,155,278,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,648,155,278,025/592,006.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,784,015.51
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