Finding the Third Proportional to 609,534 and 1,438,987.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,534 and 1,438,987.50 is: 3,397,160.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,534 : 1,438,987.50 = 1,438,987.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,534/1,438,987.50 = 1,438,987.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,534x = 1,438,987.50 × 1,438,987.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,534x = 2,070,685,025,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,070,685,025,156.25/609,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,397,160.82
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