Finding the Third Proportional to 643,075.50 and 1,371,565.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,075.50 and 1,371,565.50 is: 2,925,304.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,075.50 : 1,371,565.50 = 1,371,565.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,075.50/1,371,565.50 = 1,371,565.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,075.50x = 1,371,565.50 × 1,371,565.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,075.50x = 1,881,191,920,790.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,881,191,920,790.25/643,075.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,925,304.91
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