Finding the Third Proportional to 608,356.50 and 1,408,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,356.50 and 1,408,305 is: 3,260,132.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,356.50 : 1,408,305 = 1,408,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,356.50/1,408,305 = 1,408,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,356.50x = 1,408,305 × 1,408,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,356.50x = 1,983,322,973,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,983,322,973,025/608,356.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,260,132.79
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