Finding the Third Proportional to 599,288 and 1,287,512.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,288 and 1,287,512.50 is: 2,766,096.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,288 : 1,287,512.50 = 1,287,512.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,288/1,287,512.50 = 1,287,512.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,288x = 1,287,512.50 × 1,287,512.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,288x = 1,657,688,437,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,657,688,437,656.25/599,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,766,096.50
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