Finding the Third Proportional to 611,862 and 1,312,297.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,862 and 1,312,297.50 is: 2,814,563.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,862 : 1,312,297.50 = 1,312,297.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,862/1,312,297.50 = 1,312,297.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,862x = 1,312,297.50 × 1,312,297.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,862x = 1,722,124,728,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,124,728,506.25/611,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,814,563.95
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