Finding the Third Proportional to 647,268 and 1,407,466.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 647,268 and 1,407,466.50 is: 3,060,497.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,268 : 1,407,466.50 = 1,407,466.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,268/1,407,466.50 = 1,407,466.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,268x = 1,407,466.50 × 1,407,466.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,268x = 1,980,961,948,622.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,980,961,948,622.25/647,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,060,497.27
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