Finding the Third Proportional to 619,524 and 1,272,397.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,524 and 1,272,397.50 is: 2,613,289.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,524 : 1,272,397.50 = 1,272,397.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,524/1,272,397.50 = 1,272,397.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,524x = 1,272,397.50 × 1,272,397.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,524x = 1,618,995,398,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,618,995,398,006.25/619,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,613,289.23
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