Finding the Third Proportional to 638,536.50 and 1,376,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,536.50 and 1,376,730 is: 2,968,327.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,536.50 : 1,376,730 = 1,376,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,536.50/1,376,730 = 1,376,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,536.50x = 1,376,730 × 1,376,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,536.50x = 1,895,385,492,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,895,385,492,900/638,536.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,968,327.56
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