Finding the Third Proportional to 598,579.50 and 1,313,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,579.50 and 1,313,568 is: 2,882,592.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,579.50 : 1,313,568 = 1,313,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,579.50/1,313,568 = 1,313,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,579.50x = 1,313,568 × 1,313,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,579.50x = 1,725,460,890,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,725,460,890,624/598,579.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,882,592.69
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