Finding the Third Proportional to 613,584 and 1,318,243.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 613,584 and 1,318,243.50 is: 2,832,156.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
613,584 : 1,318,243.50 = 1,318,243.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
613,584/1,318,243.50 = 1,318,243.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
613,584x = 1,318,243.50 × 1,318,243.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
613,584x = 1,737,765,925,292.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,737,765,925,292.25/613,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,832,156.52
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