Finding the Third Proportional to 625,972.50 and 1,351,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 625,972.50 and 1,351,737 is: 2,918,966.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,972.50 : 1,351,737 = 1,351,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,972.50/1,351,737 = 1,351,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,972.50x = 1,351,737 × 1,351,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,972.50x = 1,827,192,917,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,827,192,917,169/625,972.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,918,966.76
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