Finding the Third Proportional to 598,666.50 and 947,794.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,666.50 and 947,794.50 is: 1,500,525.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,666.50 : 947,794.50 = 947,794.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,666.50/947,794.50 = 947,794.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,666.50x = 947,794.50 × 947,794.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,666.50x = 898,314,414,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 898,314,414,230.25/598,666.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,500,525.61
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