Finding the Third Proportional to 853,134 and 1,285,107.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 853,134 and 1,285,107.75 is: 1,935,806.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
853,134 : 1,285,107.75 = 1,285,107.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
853,134/1,285,107.75 = 1,285,107.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
853,134x = 1,285,107.75 × 1,285,107.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
853,134x = 1,651,501,929,110.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,651,501,929,110.06/853,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,935,806.02
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