Finding the Third Proportional to 968,517 and 2,250,652.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,517 and 2,250,652.50 is: 5,230,095.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,517 : 2,250,652.50 = 2,250,652.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,517/2,250,652.50 = 2,250,652.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,517x = 2,250,652.50 × 2,250,652.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,517x = 5,065,436,675,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,065,436,675,756.25/968,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,230,095.78
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