Finding the Third Proportional to 605,859.25 and 1,274,394.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,859.25 and 1,274,394.50 is: 2,680,624.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,859.25 : 1,274,394.50 = 1,274,394.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,859.25/1,274,394.50 = 1,274,394.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,859.25x = 1,274,394.50 × 1,274,394.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,859.25x = 1,624,081,341,630.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,624,081,341,630.25/605,859.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,680,624.82
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