Finding the Third Proportional to 951,250.50 and 1,472,289.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,250.50 and 1,472,289.75 is: 2,278,723.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,250.50 : 1,472,289.75 = 1,472,289.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,250.50/1,472,289.75 = 1,472,289.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,250.50x = 1,472,289.75 × 1,472,289.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,250.50x = 2,167,637,107,955.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,167,637,107,955.06/951,250.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,278,723.75
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