Finding the Third Proportional to 658,983 and 1,438,817.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,983 and 1,438,817.50 is: 3,141,501.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,983 : 1,438,817.50 = 1,438,817.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,983/1,438,817.50 = 1,438,817.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,983x = 1,438,817.50 × 1,438,817.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,983x = 2,070,195,798,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,070,195,798,306.25/658,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,141,501.07
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