Finding the Third Proportional to 1,294,881.50 and 2,031,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,294,881.50 and 2,031,286 is: 3,186,486.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,294,881.50 : 2,031,286 = 2,031,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,294,881.50/2,031,286 = 2,031,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,294,881.50x = 2,031,286 × 2,031,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,294,881.50x = 4,126,122,813,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,126,122,813,796/1,294,881.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,186,486.81
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