Finding the Third Proportional to 599,252 and 1,283,796.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,252 and 1,283,796.50 is: 2,750,317.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,252 : 1,283,796.50 = 1,283,796.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,252/1,283,796.50 = 1,283,796.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,252x = 1,283,796.50 × 1,283,796.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,252x = 1,648,133,453,412.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,648,133,453,412.25/599,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,750,317.82
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