Finding the Third Proportional to 1,272,415.50 and 2,765,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,272,415.50 and 2,765,718 is: 6,011,555.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,272,415.50 : 2,765,718 = 2,765,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,272,415.50/2,765,718 = 2,765,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,272,415.50x = 2,765,718 × 2,765,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,272,415.50x = 7,649,196,055,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,649,196,055,524/1,272,415.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,011,555.23
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