Finding the Third Proportional to 994,486.50 and 2,147,438.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 994,486.50 and 2,147,438.81 is: 4,637,059.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994,486.50 : 2,147,438.81 = 2,147,438.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994,486.50/2,147,438.81 = 2,147,438.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994,486.50x = 2,147,438.81 × 2,147,438.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994,486.50x = 4,611,493,453,431.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,611,493,453,431.41/994,486.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,637,059.88
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