Finding the Third Proportional to 655,223.50 and 1,401,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,223.50 and 1,401,529 is: 2,997,883.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,223.50 : 1,401,529 = 1,401,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,223.50/1,401,529 = 1,401,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,223.50x = 1,401,529 × 1,401,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,223.50x = 1,964,283,537,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,964,283,537,841/655,223.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,997,883.22
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