Finding the Third Proportional to 841,158 and 1,261,427.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 841,158 and 1,261,427.63 is: 1,891,677.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
841,158 : 1,261,427.63 = 1,261,427.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
841,158/1,261,427.63 = 1,261,427.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
841,158x = 1,261,427.63 × 1,261,427.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
841,158x = 1,591,199,653,113.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,591,199,653,113.14/841,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,891,677.49
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