Finding the Third Proportional to 688,179 and 1,619,338.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,179 and 1,619,338.50 is: 3,810,428.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,179 : 1,619,338.50 = 1,619,338.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,179/1,619,338.50 = 1,619,338.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,179x = 1,619,338.50 × 1,619,338.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,179x = 2,622,257,177,582.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,622,257,177,582.25/688,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,810,428.94
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