Finding the Third Proportional to 594,961.88 and 1,221,604.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,961.88 and 1,221,604.88 is: 2,508,258.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,961.88 : 1,221,604.88 = 1,221,604.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,961.88/1,221,604.88 = 1,221,604.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,961.88x = 1,221,604.88 × 1,221,604.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,961.88x = 1,492,318,470,623.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,492,318,470,623.77/594,961.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,508,258.99
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