Finding the Third Proportional to 1,347,989.50 and 2,934,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,347,989.50 and 2,934,020 is: 6,386,157.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,347,989.50 : 2,934,020 = 2,934,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,347,989.50/2,934,020 = 2,934,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,347,989.50x = 2,934,020 × 2,934,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,347,989.50x = 8,608,473,360,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,608,473,360,400/1,347,989.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,386,157.58
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