Finding the Third Proportional to 670,261.50 and 1,436,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 670,261.50 and 1,436,463 is: 3,078,538.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670,261.50 : 1,436,463 = 1,436,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670,261.50/1,436,463 = 1,436,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670,261.50x = 1,436,463 × 1,436,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670,261.50x = 2,063,425,950,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,063,425,950,369/670,261.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,078,538.68
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