Finding the Third Proportional to 1,741,432.50 and 2,638,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,741,432.50 and 2,638,440 is: 3,997,493.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,741,432.50 : 2,638,440 = 2,638,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,741,432.50/2,638,440 = 2,638,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,741,432.50x = 2,638,440 × 2,638,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,741,432.50x = 6,961,365,633,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,961,365,633,600/1,741,432.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,997,493.81
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