Finding the Third Proportional to 852,292.13 and 1,420,319.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 852,292.13 and 1,420,319.81 is: 2,366,921.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852,292.13 : 1,420,319.81 = 1,420,319.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852,292.13/1,420,319.81 = 1,420,319.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852,292.13x = 1,420,319.81 × 1,420,319.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852,292.13x = 2,017,308,369,780.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,017,308,369,780.04/852,292.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,366,921.28
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