Finding the Third Proportional to 597,020 and 1,311,326.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,020 and 1,311,326.50 is: 2,880,267.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,020 : 1,311,326.50 = 1,311,326.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,020/1,311,326.50 = 1,311,326.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,020x = 1,311,326.50 × 1,311,326.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,020x = 1,719,577,189,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,719,577,189,602.25/597,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,880,267.31
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