Finding the Third Proportional to 633,672 and 1,319,782.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 633,672 and 1,319,782.50 is: 2,748,781.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,672 : 1,319,782.50 = 1,319,782.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,672/1,319,782.50 = 1,319,782.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,672x = 1,319,782.50 × 1,319,782.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,672x = 1,741,825,847,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,741,825,847,306.25/633,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,748,781.46
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