Finding the Third Proportional to 1,357,950 and 2,949,448.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,357,950 and 2,949,448.50 is: 6,406,161.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,357,950 : 2,949,448.50 = 2,949,448.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,357,950/2,949,448.50 = 2,949,448.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,357,950x = 2,949,448.50 × 2,949,448.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,357,950x = 8,699,246,454,152.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,699,246,454,152.25/1,357,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,406,161.09
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