Finding the Third Proportional to 603,442.50 and 1,256,487.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,442.50 and 1,256,487.75 is: 2,616,258.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,442.50 : 1,256,487.75 = 1,256,487.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,442.50/1,256,487.75 = 1,256,487.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,442.50x = 1,256,487.75 × 1,256,487.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,442.50x = 1,578,761,465,900.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,578,761,465,900.06/603,442.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,616,258.33
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