Finding the Third Proportional to 598,566 and 1,313,542.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,566 and 1,313,542.50 is: 2,882,545.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,566 : 1,313,542.50 = 1,313,542.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,566/1,313,542.50 = 1,313,542.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,566x = 1,313,542.50 × 1,313,542.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,566x = 1,725,393,899,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,725,393,899,306.25/598,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,882,545.78
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