Finding the Third Proportional to 836,962.50 and 1,823,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 836,962.50 and 1,823,391 is: 3,972,405.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
836,962.50 : 1,823,391 = 1,823,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
836,962.50/1,823,391 = 1,823,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
836,962.50x = 1,823,391 × 1,823,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
836,962.50x = 3,324,754,738,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,324,754,738,881/836,962.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,972,405.86
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