Finding the Third Proportional to 846,896.63 and 1,207,211.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 846,896.63 and 1,207,211.63 is: 1,720,823.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
846,896.63 : 1,207,211.63 = 1,207,211.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
846,896.63/1,207,211.63 = 1,207,211.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
846,896.63x = 1,207,211.63 × 1,207,211.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
846,896.63x = 1,457,359,907,535.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,457,359,907,535.14/846,896.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,720,823.85
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