Finding the Third Proportional to 621,142.17 and 1,330,857.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,142.17 and 1,330,857.84 is: 2,851,493.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,142.17 : 1,330,857.84 = 1,330,857.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,142.17/1,330,857.84 = 1,330,857.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,142.17x = 1,330,857.84 × 1,330,857.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,142.17x = 1,771,182,600,270.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,771,182,600,270.90/621,142.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,851,493.07
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