Finding the Third Proportional to 993,255 and 1,537,660.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 993,255 and 1,537,660.50 is: 2,380,455.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
993,255 : 1,537,660.50 = 1,537,660.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
993,255/1,537,660.50 = 1,537,660.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
993,255x = 1,537,660.50 × 1,537,660.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
993,255x = 2,364,399,813,260.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,364,399,813,260.25/993,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,380,455.99
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