Finding the Third Proportional to 639,360 and 1,399,126.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,360 and 1,399,126.50 is: 3,061,741.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,360 : 1,399,126.50 = 1,399,126.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,360/1,399,126.50 = 1,399,126.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,360x = 1,399,126.50 × 1,399,126.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,360x = 1,957,554,963,002.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,957,554,963,002.25/639,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,061,741.37
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