Finding the Third Proportional to 658,984 and 1,438,819.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,984 and 1,438,819.50 is: 3,141,505.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,984 : 1,438,819.50 = 1,438,819.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,984/1,438,819.50 = 1,438,819.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,984x = 1,438,819.50 × 1,438,819.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,984x = 2,070,201,553,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,070,201,553,580.25/658,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,141,505.03
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