Finding the Third Proportional to 681,187.50 and 1,605,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 681,187.50 and 1,605,747 is: 3,785,188.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,187.50 : 1,605,747 = 1,605,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,187.50/1,605,747 = 1,605,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,187.50x = 1,605,747 × 1,605,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,187.50x = 2,578,423,428,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,578,423,428,009/681,187.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,785,188.99
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