Finding the Third Proportional to 854,929.69 and 1,334,153.53
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Solution
The third proportional to 854,929.69 and 1,334,153.53 is: 2,082,002.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854,929.69 : 1,334,153.53 = 1,334,153.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854,929.69/1,334,153.53 = 1,334,153.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854,929.69x = 1,334,153.53 × 1,334,153.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854,929.69x = 1,779,965,644,946.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,779,965,644,946.84/854,929.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,002.38
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