Finding the Third Proportional to 615,102 and 1,331,293.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,102 and 1,331,293.50 is: 2,881,379.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,102 : 1,331,293.50 = 1,331,293.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,102/1,331,293.50 = 1,331,293.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,102x = 1,331,293.50 × 1,331,293.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,102x = 1,772,342,383,142.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,772,342,383,142.25/615,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,881,379.65
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