Finding the Third Proportional to 553,351.50 and 1,305,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,351.50 and 1,305,738 is: 3,081,136.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,351.50 : 1,305,738 = 1,305,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,351.50/1,305,738 = 1,305,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,351.50x = 1,305,738 × 1,305,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,351.50x = 1,704,951,724,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,704,951,724,644/553,351.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,081,136.90
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