Finding the Third Proportional to 634,042.50 and 1,290,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,042.50 and 1,290,228 is: 2,625,515.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,042.50 : 1,290,228 = 1,290,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,042.50/1,290,228 = 1,290,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,042.50x = 1,290,228 × 1,290,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,042.50x = 1,664,688,291,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,664,688,291,984/634,042.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,625,515.31
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