Finding the Third Proportional to 808,497 and 1,347,385.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 808,497 and 1,347,385.50 is: 2,245,460.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
808,497 : 1,347,385.50 = 1,347,385.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
808,497/1,347,385.50 = 1,347,385.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
808,497x = 1,347,385.50 × 1,347,385.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
808,497x = 1,815,447,685,610.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,815,447,685,610.25/808,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,245,460.01
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