Finding the Third Proportional to 814,983 and 1,290,202.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 814,983 and 1,290,202.50 is: 2,042,524.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
814,983 : 1,290,202.50 = 1,290,202.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
814,983/1,290,202.50 = 1,290,202.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
814,983x = 1,290,202.50 × 1,290,202.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
814,983x = 1,664,622,491,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,664,622,491,006.25/814,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,042,524.19
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