Finding the Third Proportional to 605,764.50 and 1,321,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,764.50 and 1,321,548 is: 2,883,115.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,764.50 : 1,321,548 = 1,321,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,764.50/1,321,548 = 1,321,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,764.50x = 1,321,548 × 1,321,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,764.50x = 1,746,489,116,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,746,489,116,304/605,764.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,883,115.66
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