Finding the Third Proportional to 1,397,677.50 and 2,994,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,397,677.50 and 2,994,678 is: 6,416,427.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,397,677.50 : 2,994,678 = 2,994,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,397,677.50/2,994,678 = 2,994,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,397,677.50x = 2,994,678 × 2,994,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,397,677.50x = 8,968,096,323,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,968,096,323,684/1,397,677.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,416,427.48
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