Finding the Third Proportional to 838,400.63 and 1,122,427.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 838,400.63 and 1,122,427.13 is: 1,502,673.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838,400.63 : 1,122,427.13 = 1,122,427.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838,400.63/1,122,427.13 = 1,122,427.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838,400.63x = 1,122,427.13 × 1,122,427.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838,400.63x = 1,259,842,650,935.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,842,650,935.77/838,400.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,502,673.80
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