Finding the Third Proportional to 832,371 and 1,246,276.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,371 and 1,246,276.50 is: 1,866,001.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,371 : 1,246,276.50 = 1,246,276.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,371/1,246,276.50 = 1,246,276.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,371x = 1,246,276.50 × 1,246,276.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,371x = 1,553,205,114,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,553,205,114,452.25/832,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,866,001.00
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