Finding the Third Proportional to 854,297 and 1,879,125.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 854,297 and 1,879,125.50 is: 4,133,354.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854,297 : 1,879,125.50 = 1,879,125.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854,297/1,879,125.50 = 1,879,125.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854,297x = 1,879,125.50 × 1,879,125.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854,297x = 3,531,112,644,750.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,531,112,644,750.25/854,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,133,354.85
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