Finding the Third Proportional to 608,260.50 and 889,278.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,260.50 and 889,278.75 is: 1,300,128.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,260.50 : 889,278.75 = 889,278.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,260.50/889,278.75 = 889,278.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,260.50x = 889,278.75 × 889,278.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,260.50x = 790,816,695,201.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,816,695,201.56/608,260.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,300,128.31
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