Finding the Third Proportional to 651,240 and 1,395,933.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,240 and 1,395,933.75 is: 2,992,185.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,240 : 1,395,933.75 = 1,395,933.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,240/1,395,933.75 = 1,395,933.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,240x = 1,395,933.75 × 1,395,933.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,240x = 1,948,631,034,389.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,948,631,034,389.06/651,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,992,185.73
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