Finding the Third Proportional to 603,607.50 and 1,256,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,607.50 and 1,256,800 is: 2,616,843.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,607.50 : 1,256,800 = 1,256,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,607.50/1,256,800 = 1,256,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,607.50x = 1,256,800 × 1,256,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,607.50x = 1,579,546,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,579,546,240,000/603,607.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,616,843.30
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