Finding the Third Proportional to 853,231.50 and 1,824,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 853,231.50 and 1,824,561 is: 3,901,664.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
853,231.50 : 1,824,561 = 1,824,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
853,231.50/1,824,561 = 1,824,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
853,231.50x = 1,824,561 × 1,824,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
853,231.50x = 3,329,022,842,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,329,022,842,721/853,231.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,901,664.25
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