Finding the Third Proportional to 838,285.50 and 1,329,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 838,285.50 and 1,329,573 is: 2,108,785.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838,285.50 : 1,329,573 = 1,329,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838,285.50/1,329,573 = 1,329,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838,285.50x = 1,329,573 × 1,329,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838,285.50x = 1,767,764,362,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,767,764,362,329/838,285.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,108,785.57
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