Finding the Third Proportional to 608,316 and 1,323,658.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,316 and 1,323,658.50 is: 2,880,200.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,316 : 1,323,658.50 = 1,323,658.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,316/1,323,658.50 = 1,323,658.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,316x = 1,323,658.50 × 1,323,658.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,316x = 1,752,071,824,622.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,752,071,824,622.25/608,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,880,200.13
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