Finding the Third Proportional to 651,307.50 and 1,411,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,307.50 and 1,411,272 is: 3,057,985.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,307.50 : 1,411,272 = 1,411,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,307.50/1,411,272 = 1,411,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,307.50x = 1,411,272 × 1,411,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,307.50x = 1,991,688,657,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,991,688,657,984/651,307.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,057,985.14
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