Finding the Third Proportional to 595,231.88 and 1,249,431.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,231.88 and 1,249,431.75 is: 2,622,641.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,231.88 : 1,249,431.75 = 1,249,431.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,231.88/1,249,431.75 = 1,249,431.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,231.88x = 1,249,431.75 × 1,249,431.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,231.88x = 1,561,079,697,908.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,561,079,697,908.06/595,231.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,622,641.30
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