Finding the Third Proportional to 606,199.50 and 882,643.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 606,199.50 and 882,643.50 is: 1,285,153.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606,199.50 : 882,643.50 = 882,643.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606,199.50/882,643.50 = 882,643.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606,199.50x = 882,643.50 × 882,643.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606,199.50x = 779,059,548,092.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 779,059,548,092.25/606,199.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,285,153.73
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