Finding the Third Proportional to 632,586 and 1,377,484.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,586 and 1,377,484.50 is: 2,999,534.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,586 : 1,377,484.50 = 1,377,484.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,586/1,377,484.50 = 1,377,484.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,586x = 1,377,484.50 × 1,377,484.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,586x = 1,897,463,547,740.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,897,463,547,740.25/632,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,999,534.53
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