Finding the Third Proportional to 845,910 and 1,388,656.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 845,910 and 1,388,656.50 is: 2,279,635.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
845,910 : 1,388,656.50 = 1,388,656.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
845,910/1,388,656.50 = 1,388,656.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
845,910x = 1,388,656.50 × 1,388,656.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
845,910x = 1,928,366,874,992.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,928,366,874,992.25/845,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,279,635.98
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