Finding the Third Proportional to 592,050 and 1,296,775.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,050 and 1,296,775.50 is: 2,840,345.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,050 : 1,296,775.50 = 1,296,775.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,050/1,296,775.50 = 1,296,775.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,050x = 1,296,775.50 × 1,296,775.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,050x = 1,681,626,697,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,681,626,697,400.25/592,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,840,345.74
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