Finding the Third Proportional to 1,398,272.50 and 2,159,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,398,272.50 and 2,159,224 is: 3,334,291.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,398,272.50 : 2,159,224 = 2,159,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,398,272.50/2,159,224 = 2,159,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,398,272.50x = 2,159,224 × 2,159,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,398,272.50x = 4,662,248,282,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,662,248,282,176/1,398,272.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,334,291.62
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