Finding the Third Proportional to 851,520 and 1,007,041.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 851,520 and 1,007,041.50 is: 1,190,967.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
851,520 : 1,007,041.50 = 1,007,041.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
851,520/1,007,041.50 = 1,007,041.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
851,520x = 1,007,041.50 × 1,007,041.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
851,520x = 1,014,132,582,722.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,014,132,582,722.25/851,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,190,967.43
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