Finding the Third Proportional to 672,536.50 and 1,451,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 672,536.50 and 1,451,317 is: 3,131,905.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
672,536.50 : 1,451,317 = 1,451,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
672,536.50/1,451,317 = 1,451,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
672,536.50x = 1,451,317 × 1,451,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
672,536.50x = 2,106,321,034,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,106,321,034,489/672,536.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,131,905.90
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