Finding the Third Proportional to 602,311.50 and 1,303,852.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 602,311.50 and 1,303,852.50 is: 2,822,511.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,311.50 : 1,303,852.50 = 1,303,852.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,311.50/1,303,852.50 = 1,303,852.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,311.50x = 1,303,852.50 × 1,303,852.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,311.50x = 1,700,031,341,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,700,031,341,756.25/602,311.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,822,511.84
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