Finding the Third Proportional to 650,120.88 and 862,869.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,120.88 and 862,869.75 is: 1,145,239.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,120.88 : 862,869.75 = 862,869.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,120.88/862,869.75 = 862,869.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,120.88x = 862,869.75 × 862,869.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,120.88x = 744,544,205,465.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 744,544,205,465.06/650,120.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,145,239.65
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