Finding the Third Proportional to 612,408 and 1,298,938.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,408 and 1,298,938.50 is: 2,755,093.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,408 : 1,298,938.50 = 1,298,938.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,408/1,298,938.50 = 1,298,938.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,408x = 1,298,938.50 × 1,298,938.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,408x = 1,687,241,226,782.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,687,241,226,782.25/612,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,093.38
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