Finding the Third Proportional to 1,246,903.50 and 1,593,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,246,903.50 and 1,593,249 is: 2,035,796.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,246,903.50 : 1,593,249 = 1,593,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,246,903.50/1,593,249 = 1,593,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,246,903.50x = 1,593,249 × 1,593,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,246,903.50x = 2,538,442,376,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,538,442,376,001/1,246,903.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,796.98
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