Finding the Third Proportional to 651,159 and 1,407,588.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,159 and 1,407,588.75 is: 3,042,737.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,159 : 1,407,588.75 = 1,407,588.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,159/1,407,588.75 = 1,407,588.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,159x = 1,407,588.75 × 1,407,588.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,159x = 1,981,306,089,126.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,981,306,089,126.56/651,159 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,042,737.78
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