Finding the Third Proportional to 799,938 and 1,284,331.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 799,938 and 1,284,331.50 is: 2,062,044.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,938 : 1,284,331.50 = 1,284,331.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,938/1,284,331.50 = 1,284,331.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,938x = 1,284,331.50 × 1,284,331.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,938x = 1,649,507,401,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,649,507,401,892.25/799,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,062,044.06
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