Finding the Third Proportional to 1,176,961.50 and 2,495,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,176,961.50 and 2,495,160 is: 5,289,742.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,176,961.50 : 2,495,160 = 2,495,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,176,961.50/2,495,160 = 2,495,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,176,961.50x = 2,495,160 × 2,495,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,176,961.50x = 6,225,823,425,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,225,823,425,600/1,176,961.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,289,742.63
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