Finding the Third Proportional to 631,127 and 1,369,256.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,127 and 1,369,256.50 is: 2,970,659.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,127 : 1,369,256.50 = 1,369,256.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,127/1,369,256.50 = 1,369,256.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,127x = 1,369,256.50 × 1,369,256.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,127x = 1,874,863,362,792.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,874,863,362,792.25/631,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,970,659.41
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