Finding the Third Proportional to 951,574 and 1,475,681.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,574 and 1,475,681.25 is: 2,288,455.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,574 : 1,475,681.25 = 1,475,681.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,574/1,475,681.25 = 1,475,681.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,574x = 1,475,681.25 × 1,475,681.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,574x = 2,177,635,151,601.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,177,635,151,601.56/951,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,288,455.92
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