Finding the Third Proportional to 1,507,635 and 2,331,438.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,507,635 and 2,331,438.75 is: 3,605,386.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,507,635 : 2,331,438.75 = 2,331,438.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,507,635/2,331,438.75 = 2,331,438.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,507,635x = 2,331,438.75 × 2,331,438.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,507,635x = 5,435,606,645,001.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,435,606,645,001.56/1,507,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,605,386.35
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