Finding the Third Proportional to 843,332 and 1,304,406.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 843,332 and 1,304,406.50 is: 2,017,564.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
843,332 : 1,304,406.50 = 1,304,406.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
843,332/1,304,406.50 = 1,304,406.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
843,332x = 1,304,406.50 × 1,304,406.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
843,332x = 1,701,476,317,242.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,476,317,242.25/843,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,017,564.04
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