Finding the Third Proportional to 596,911 and 1,228,813.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,911 and 1,228,813.75 is: 2,529,662.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,911 : 1,228,813.75 = 1,228,813.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,911/1,228,813.75 = 1,228,813.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,911x = 1,228,813.75 × 1,228,813.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,911x = 1,509,983,232,189.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,509,983,232,189.06/596,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,529,662.26
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