Finding the Third Proportional to 655,036.50 and 1,388,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,036.50 and 1,388,805 is: 2,944,537.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,036.50 : 1,388,805 = 1,388,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,036.50/1,388,805 = 1,388,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,036.50x = 1,388,805 × 1,388,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,036.50x = 1,928,779,328,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,928,779,328,025/655,036.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,944,537.18
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