Finding the Third Proportional to 598,531.78 and 1,313,369.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,531.78 and 1,313,369.44 is: 2,881,951.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,531.78 : 1,313,369.44 = 1,313,369.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,531.78/1,313,369.44 = 1,313,369.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,531.78x = 1,313,369.44 × 1,313,369.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,531.78x = 1,724,939,279,359.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,724,939,279,359.07/598,531.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,881,951.02
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