Finding the Third Proportional to 614,313 and 1,277,671.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,313 and 1,277,671.50 is: 2,657,349.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,313 : 1,277,671.50 = 1,277,671.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,313/1,277,671.50 = 1,277,671.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,313x = 1,277,671.50 × 1,277,671.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,313x = 1,632,444,461,912.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,632,444,461,912.25/614,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,657,349.69
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