Finding the Third Proportional to 625,498 and 1,363,262.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 625,498 and 1,363,262.50 is: 2,971,207.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,498 : 1,363,262.50 = 1,363,262.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,498/1,363,262.50 = 1,363,262.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,498x = 1,363,262.50 × 1,363,262.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,498x = 1,858,484,643,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,858,484,643,906.25/625,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,971,207.97
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