Finding the Third Proportional to 598,920.50 and 1,306,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 598,920.50 and 1,306,231 is: 2,848,857.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,920.50 : 1,306,231 = 1,306,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,920.50/1,306,231 = 1,306,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,920.50x = 1,306,231 × 1,306,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,920.50x = 1,706,239,425,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,706,239,425,361/598,920.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,848,857.95
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