Finding the Third Proportional to 1,137,052.50 and 2,487,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,137,052.50 and 2,487,750 is: 5,442,932.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,137,052.50 : 2,487,750 = 2,487,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,137,052.50/2,487,750 = 2,487,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,137,052.50x = 2,487,750 × 2,487,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,137,052.50x = 6,188,900,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,188,900,062,500/1,137,052.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,442,932.55
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