Finding the Third Proportional to 853,534 and 1,321,522.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 853,534 and 1,321,522.50 is: 2,046,106.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
853,534 : 1,321,522.50 = 1,321,522.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
853,534/1,321,522.50 = 1,321,522.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
853,534x = 1,321,522.50 × 1,321,522.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
853,534x = 1,746,421,718,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,746,421,718,006.25/853,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,046,106.80
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