Finding the Third Proportional to 638,158.50 and 1,346,027.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,158.50 and 1,346,027.63 is: 2,839,091.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,158.50 : 1,346,027.63 = 1,346,027.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,158.50/1,346,027.63 = 1,346,027.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,158.50x = 1,346,027.63 × 1,346,027.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,158.50x = 1,811,790,367,263.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,811,790,367,263.14/638,158.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,839,091.49
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