Finding the Third Proportional to 840,679.50 and 1,338,335.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 840,679.50 and 1,338,335.63 is: 2,130,588.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
840,679.50 : 1,338,335.63 = 1,338,335.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
840,679.50/1,338,335.63 = 1,338,335.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
840,679.50x = 1,338,335.63 × 1,338,335.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
840,679.50x = 1,791,142,245,144.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,791,142,245,144.14/840,679.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,130,588.70
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