Finding the Third Proportional to 637,001.50 and 1,380,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,001.50 and 1,380,275 is: 2,990,823.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,001.50 : 1,380,275 = 1,380,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,001.50/1,380,275 = 1,380,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,001.50x = 1,380,275 × 1,380,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,001.50x = 1,905,159,075,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,905,159,075,625/637,001.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,990,823.53
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