Finding the Third Proportional to 1,902,706.50 and 2,609,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,902,706.50 and 2,609,115 is: 3,577,788.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,902,706.50 : 2,609,115 = 2,609,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,902,706.50/2,609,115 = 2,609,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,902,706.50x = 2,609,115 × 2,609,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,902,706.50x = 6,807,481,083,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,807,481,083,225/1,902,706.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,577,788.32
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