Finding the Third Proportional to 655,226 and 1,431,681.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,226 and 1,431,681.50 is: 3,128,251.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,226 : 1,431,681.50 = 1,431,681.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,226/1,431,681.50 = 1,431,681.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,226x = 1,431,681.50 × 1,431,681.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,226x = 2,049,711,917,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,049,711,917,442.25/655,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,128,251.81
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