Finding the Third Proportional to 599,415.75 and 1,284,331.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 599,415.75 and 1,284,331.50 is: 2,751,858.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,415.75 : 1,284,331.50 = 1,284,331.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,415.75/1,284,331.50 = 1,284,331.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,415.75x = 1,284,331.50 × 1,284,331.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,415.75x = 1,649,507,401,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,649,507,401,892.25/599,415.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,751,858.63
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