Finding the Third Proportional to 600,457.50 and 1,319,012.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,457.50 and 1,319,012.50 is: 2,897,447.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,457.50 : 1,319,012.50 = 1,319,012.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,457.50/1,319,012.50 = 1,319,012.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,457.50x = 1,319,012.50 × 1,319,012.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,457.50x = 1,739,793,975,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,739,793,975,156.25/600,457.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,897,447.32
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