Finding the Third Proportional to 609,348 and 1,320,391.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,348 and 1,320,391.50 is: 2,861,146.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,348 : 1,320,391.50 = 1,320,391.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,348/1,320,391.50 = 1,320,391.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,348x = 1,320,391.50 × 1,320,391.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,348x = 1,743,433,713,272.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,743,433,713,272.25/609,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,861,146.20
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