Finding the Third Proportional to 658,153.50 and 1,424,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,153.50 and 1,424,250 is: 3,082,089.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,153.50 : 1,424,250 = 1,424,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,153.50/1,424,250 = 1,424,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,153.50x = 1,424,250 × 1,424,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,153.50x = 2,028,488,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,028,488,062,500/658,153.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,082,089.61
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