Finding the Third Proportional to 599,032.50 and 1,303,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,032.50 and 1,303,041 is: 2,834,430.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,032.50 : 1,303,041 = 1,303,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,032.50/1,303,041 = 1,303,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,032.50x = 1,303,041 × 1,303,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,032.50x = 1,697,915,847,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,697,915,847,681/599,032.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,834,430.26
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