Finding the Third Proportional to 614,304 and 1,277,653.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,304 and 1,277,653.50 is: 2,657,313.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,304 : 1,277,653.50 = 1,277,653.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,304/1,277,653.50 = 1,277,653.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,304x = 1,277,653.50 × 1,277,653.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,304x = 1,632,398,466,062.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,632,398,466,062.25/614,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,657,313.75
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