Finding the Third Proportional to 848,117.25 and 1,311,562.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,117.25 and 1,311,562.13 is: 2,028,251.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,117.25 : 1,311,562.13 = 1,311,562.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,117.25/1,311,562.13 = 1,311,562.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,117.25x = 1,311,562.13 × 1,311,562.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,117.25x = 1,720,195,207,734.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,720,195,207,734.52/848,117.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,028,251.65
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