Finding the Third Proportional to 592,491 and 1,274,896.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,491 and 1,274,896.50 is: 2,743,267.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,491 : 1,274,896.50 = 1,274,896.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,491/1,274,896.50 = 1,274,896.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,491x = 1,274,896.50 × 1,274,896.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,491x = 1,625,361,085,712.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,361,085,712.25/592,491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,743,267.13
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