Finding the Third Proportional to 1,541,149.50 and 2,454,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,541,149.50 and 2,454,420 is: 3,908,885.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,541,149.50 : 2,454,420 = 2,454,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,541,149.50/2,454,420 = 2,454,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,541,149.50x = 2,454,420 × 2,454,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,541,149.50x = 6,024,177,536,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,024,177,536,400/1,541,149.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,908,885.89
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