Finding the Third Proportional to 836,256 and 1,329,151.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 836,256 and 1,329,151.50 is: 2,112,563.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
836,256 : 1,329,151.50 = 1,329,151.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
836,256/1,329,151.50 = 1,329,151.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
836,256x = 1,329,151.50 × 1,329,151.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
836,256x = 1,766,643,709,952.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,766,643,709,952.25/836,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,112,563.27
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