Finding the Third Proportional to 1,209,217.50 and 2,639,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,209,217.50 and 2,639,484 is: 5,761,474.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,209,217.50 : 2,639,484 = 2,639,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,209,217.50/2,639,484 = 2,639,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,209,217.50x = 2,639,484 × 2,639,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,209,217.50x = 6,966,875,786,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,966,875,786,256/1,209,217.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,761,474.50
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