Finding the Third Proportional to 609,592 and 1,339,848.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,592 and 1,339,848.50 is: 2,944,910.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,592 : 1,339,848.50 = 1,339,848.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,592/1,339,848.50 = 1,339,848.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,592x = 1,339,848.50 × 1,339,848.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,592x = 1,795,194,002,952.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,795,194,002,952.25/609,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,944,910.70
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