Finding the Third Proportional to 637,465.50 and 1,373,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,465.50 and 1,373,292 is: 2,958,483.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,465.50 : 1,373,292 = 1,373,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,465.50/1,373,292 = 1,373,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,465.50x = 1,373,292 × 1,373,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,465.50x = 1,885,930,917,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,885,930,917,264/637,465.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,958,483.11
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