Finding the Third Proportional to 1,396,423 and 2,135,214.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,396,423 and 2,135,214.50 is: 3,264,871.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,396,423 : 2,135,214.50 = 2,135,214.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,396,423/2,135,214.50 = 2,135,214.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,396,423x = 2,135,214.50 × 2,135,214.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,396,423x = 4,559,140,961,010.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,559,140,961,010.25/1,396,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,264,871.00
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