Finding the Third Proportional to 2,187,497 and 3,423,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,187,497 and 3,423,725 is: 5,358,586.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,187,497 : 3,423,725 = 3,423,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,187,497/3,423,725 = 3,423,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,187,497x = 3,423,725 × 3,423,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,187,497x = 11,721,892,875,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,721,892,875,625/2,187,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,358,586.95
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