Finding the Third Proportional to 823,954.50 and 1,275,135.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 823,954.50 and 1,275,135.75 is: 1,973,374.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
823,954.50 : 1,275,135.75 = 1,275,135.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
823,954.50/1,275,135.75 = 1,275,135.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
823,954.50x = 1,275,135.75 × 1,275,135.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
823,954.50x = 1,625,971,180,928.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,971,180,928.06/823,954.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,973,374.96
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