Finding the Third Proportional to 688,177.50 and 1,481,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 688,177.50 and 1,481,817 is: 3,190,719.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,177.50 : 1,481,817 = 1,481,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,177.50/1,481,817 = 1,481,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,177.50x = 1,481,817 × 1,481,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,177.50x = 2,195,781,621,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,195,781,621,489/688,177.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,190,719.87
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