Finding the Third Proportional to 637,051.50 and 1,415,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,051.50 and 1,415,718 is: 3,146,146.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,051.50 : 1,415,718 = 1,415,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,051.50/1,415,718 = 1,415,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,051.50x = 1,415,718 × 1,415,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,051.50x = 2,004,257,455,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,004,257,455,524/637,051.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,146,146.67
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