Finding the Third Proportional to 615,921 and 1,316,961.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,921 and 1,316,961.75 is: 2,815,926.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,921 : 1,316,961.75 = 1,316,961.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,921/1,316,961.75 = 1,316,961.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,921x = 1,316,961.75 × 1,316,961.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,921x = 1,734,388,250,963.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,734,388,250,963.06/615,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,815,926.48
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