Finding the Third Proportional to 671,881.50 and 1,461,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,881.50 and 1,461,861 is: 3,180,676.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,881.50 : 1,461,861 = 1,461,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,881.50/1,461,861 = 1,461,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,881.50x = 1,461,861 × 1,461,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,881.50x = 2,137,037,583,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,137,037,583,321/671,881.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,180,676.33
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