Finding the Third Proportional to 594,982 and 1,284,646.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,982 and 1,284,646.50 is: 2,773,725.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,982 : 1,284,646.50 = 1,284,646.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,982/1,284,646.50 = 1,284,646.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,982x = 1,284,646.50 × 1,284,646.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,982x = 1,650,316,629,962.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,650,316,629,962.25/594,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,773,725.31
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