Finding the Third Proportional to 603,318.50 and 1,248,395.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,318.50 and 1,248,395.50 is: 2,583,198.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,318.50 : 1,248,395.50 = 1,248,395.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,318.50/1,248,395.50 = 1,248,395.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,318.50x = 1,248,395.50 × 1,248,395.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,318.50x = 1,558,491,324,420.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,558,491,324,420.25/603,318.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,583,198.30
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