Finding the Third Proportional to 599,277 and 1,287,489.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,277 and 1,287,489.75 is: 2,766,049.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,277 : 1,287,489.75 = 1,287,489.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,277/1,287,489.75 = 1,287,489.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,277x = 1,287,489.75 × 1,287,489.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,277x = 1,657,629,856,355.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,657,629,856,355.06/599,277 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,766,049.52
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