Finding the Third Proportional to 783,116.50 and 1,246,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,116.50 and 1,246,101 is: 1,982,805.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,116.50 : 1,246,101 = 1,246,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,116.50/1,246,101 = 1,246,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,116.50x = 1,246,101 × 1,246,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,116.50x = 1,552,767,702,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,767,702,201/783,116.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,982,805.50
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