Finding the Third Proportional to 612,987.75 and 1,472,640.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,987.75 and 1,472,640.75 is: 3,537,869.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,987.75 : 1,472,640.75 = 1,472,640.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,987.75/1,472,640.75 = 1,472,640.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,987.75x = 1,472,640.75 × 1,472,640.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,987.75x = 2,168,670,778,560.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,168,670,778,560.56/612,987.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,537,869.69
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