Finding the Third Proportional to 594,216 and 1,158,664.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,216 and 1,158,664.50 is: 2,259,285.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,216 : 1,158,664.50 = 1,158,664.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,216/1,158,664.50 = 1,158,664.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,216x = 1,158,664.50 × 1,158,664.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,216x = 1,342,503,423,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,342,503,423,560.25/594,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,259,285.22
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