Finding the Third Proportional to 596,058 and 1,277,341.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,058 and 1,277,341.50 is: 2,737,319.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,058 : 1,277,341.50 = 1,277,341.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,058/1,277,341.50 = 1,277,341.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,058x = 1,277,341.50 × 1,277,341.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,058x = 1,631,601,307,622.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,631,601,307,622.25/596,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,737,319.70
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