Finding the Third Proportional to 655,502.88 and 1,430,156.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,502.88 and 1,430,156.75 is: 3,120,273.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,502.88 : 1,430,156.75 = 1,430,156.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,502.88/1,430,156.75 = 1,430,156.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,502.88x = 1,430,156.75 × 1,430,156.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,502.88x = 2,045,348,329,570.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,348,329,570.56/655,502.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,120,273.62
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