Finding the Third Proportional to 634,994 and 1,358,365.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,994 and 1,358,365.50 is: 2,905,786.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,994 : 1,358,365.50 = 1,358,365.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,994/1,358,365.50 = 1,358,365.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,994x = 1,358,365.50 × 1,358,365.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,994x = 1,845,156,831,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,845,156,831,590.25/634,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,905,786.25
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