Finding the Third Proportional to 828,842.63 and 1,238,145.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 828,842.63 and 1,238,145.75 is: 1,849,572.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
828,842.63 : 1,238,145.75 = 1,238,145.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
828,842.63/1,238,145.75 = 1,238,145.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
828,842.63x = 1,238,145.75 × 1,238,145.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
828,842.63x = 1,533,004,898,243.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,533,004,898,243.06/828,842.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,849,572.95
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