Finding the Third Proportional to 623,070 and 1,361,452.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,070 and 1,361,452.50 is: 2,974,871.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,070 : 1,361,452.50 = 1,361,452.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,070/1,361,452.50 = 1,361,452.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,070x = 1,361,452.50 × 1,361,452.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,070x = 1,853,552,909,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,853,552,909,756.25/623,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,974,871.06
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