Finding the Third Proportional to 601,729.50 and 1,311,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,729.50 and 1,311,378 is: 2,857,949.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,729.50 : 1,311,378 = 1,311,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,729.50/1,311,378 = 1,311,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,729.50x = 1,311,378 × 1,311,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,729.50x = 1,719,712,258,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,719,712,258,884/601,729.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,857,949.06
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