Finding the Third Proportional to 825,936.75 and 1,531,716.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 825,936.75 and 1,531,716.75 is: 2,840,600.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
825,936.75 : 1,531,716.75 = 1,531,716.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
825,936.75/1,531,716.75 = 1,531,716.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
825,936.75x = 1,531,716.75 × 1,531,716.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
825,936.75x = 2,346,156,202,230.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,346,156,202,230.56/825,936.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,840,600.33
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