Finding the Third Proportional to 604,597 and 1,319,711.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,597 and 1,319,711.50 is: 2,880,660.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,597 : 1,319,711.50 = 1,319,711.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,597/1,319,711.50 = 1,319,711.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,597x = 1,319,711.50 × 1,319,711.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,597x = 1,741,638,443,232.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,741,638,443,232.25/604,597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,880,660.08
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