Finding the Third Proportional to 611,855.50 and 1,312,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,855.50 and 1,312,283 is: 2,814,531.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,855.50 : 1,312,283 = 1,312,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,855.50/1,312,283 = 1,312,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,855.50x = 1,312,283 × 1,312,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,855.50x = 1,722,086,672,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,086,672,089/611,855.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,814,531.65
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