Finding the Third Proportional to 995,527.50 and 2,171,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 995,527.50 and 2,171,883 is: 4,738,267.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
995,527.50 : 2,171,883 = 2,171,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
995,527.50/2,171,883 = 2,171,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
995,527.50x = 2,171,883 × 2,171,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
995,527.50x = 4,717,075,765,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,717,075,765,689/995,527.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,738,267.67
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