Finding the Third Proportional to 597,264 and 1,289,539.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,264 and 1,289,539.50 is: 2,784,216.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,264 : 1,289,539.50 = 1,289,539.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,264/1,289,539.50 = 1,289,539.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,264x = 1,289,539.50 × 1,289,539.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,264x = 1,662,912,122,060.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,662,912,122,060.25/597,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,784,216.23
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