Finding the Third Proportional to 607,999.50 and 1,319,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,999.50 and 1,319,841 is: 2,865,101.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,999.50 : 1,319,841 = 1,319,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,999.50/1,319,841 = 1,319,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,999.50x = 1,319,841 × 1,319,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,999.50x = 1,741,980,265,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,741,980,265,281/607,999.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,865,101.48
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