Finding the Third Proportional to 612,929 and 1,299,576.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,929 and 1,299,576.50 is: 2,755,456.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,929 : 1,299,576.50 = 1,299,576.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,929/1,299,576.50 = 1,299,576.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,929x = 1,299,576.50 × 1,299,576.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,929x = 1,688,899,079,352.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,688,899,079,352.25/612,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,456.31
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