Finding the Third Proportional to 614,466 and 1,258,449.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,466 and 1,258,449.75 is: 2,577,352.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,466 : 1,258,449.75 = 1,258,449.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,466/1,258,449.75 = 1,258,449.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,466x = 1,258,449.75 × 1,258,449.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,466x = 1,583,695,773,275.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,583,695,773,275.06/614,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,577,352.98
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