Finding the Third Proportional to 839,430 and 1,335,001.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 839,430 and 1,335,001.50 is: 2,123,141.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
839,430 : 1,335,001.50 = 1,335,001.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
839,430/1,335,001.50 = 1,335,001.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
839,430x = 1,335,001.50 × 1,335,001.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
839,430x = 1,782,229,005,002.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,782,229,005,002.25/839,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,123,141.90
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