Finding the Third Proportional to 631,008 and 1,368,481.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,008 and 1,368,481.50 is: 2,967,857.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,008 : 1,368,481.50 = 1,368,481.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,008/1,368,481.50 = 1,368,481.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,008x = 1,368,481.50 × 1,368,481.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,008x = 1,872,741,615,842.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,872,741,615,842.25/631,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,967,857.17
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