Finding the Third Proportional to 1,486,231.50 and 2,277,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,486,231.50 and 2,277,324 is: 3,489,499.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,486,231.50 : 2,277,324 = 2,277,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,486,231.50/2,277,324 = 2,277,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,486,231.50x = 2,277,324 × 2,277,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,486,231.50x = 5,186,204,600,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,186,204,600,976/1,486,231.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,489,499.85
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