Finding the Third Proportional to 1,202,803.50 and 2,617,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,202,803.50 and 2,617,350 is: 5,695,461.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,202,803.50 : 2,617,350 = 2,617,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,202,803.50/2,617,350 = 2,617,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,202,803.50x = 2,617,350 × 2,617,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,202,803.50x = 6,850,521,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,850,521,022,500/1,202,803.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,695,461.50
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