Finding the Third Proportional to 1,188,880.50 and 2,571,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,188,880.50 and 2,571,675 is: 5,562,806.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,188,880.50 : 2,571,675 = 2,571,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,188,880.50/2,571,675 = 2,571,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,188,880.50x = 2,571,675 × 2,571,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,188,880.50x = 6,613,512,305,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,613,512,305,625/1,188,880.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,562,806.61
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