Finding the Third Proportional to 836,645 and 1,292,757.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 836,645 and 1,292,757.50 is: 1,997,528.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
836,645 : 1,292,757.50 = 1,292,757.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
836,645/1,292,757.50 = 1,292,757.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
836,645x = 1,292,757.50 × 1,292,757.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
836,645x = 1,671,221,953,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,671,221,953,806.25/836,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,997,528.17
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