Finding the Third Proportional to 994,263 and 1,491,502.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 994,263 and 1,491,502.50 is: 2,237,415.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994,263 : 1,491,502.50 = 1,491,502.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994,263/1,491,502.50 = 1,491,502.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994,263x = 1,491,502.50 × 1,491,502.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994,263x = 2,224,579,707,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,224,579,707,506.25/994,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,237,415.76
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