Finding the Third Proportional to 634,366.50 and 1,373,911.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,366.50 and 1,373,911.50 is: 2,975,618.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,366.50 : 1,373,911.50 = 1,373,911.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,366.50/1,373,911.50 = 1,373,911.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,366.50x = 1,373,911.50 × 1,373,911.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,366.50x = 1,887,632,809,832.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,887,632,809,832.25/634,366.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,975,618.68
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