Finding the Third Proportional to 603,537.75 and 1,256,640.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,537.75 and 1,256,640.75 is: 2,616,482.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,537.75 : 1,256,640.75 = 1,256,640.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,537.75/1,256,640.75 = 1,256,640.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,537.75x = 1,256,640.75 × 1,256,640.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,537.75x = 1,579,145,974,560.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,579,145,974,560.56/603,537.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,616,482.52
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