Finding the Third Proportional to 855,382 and 1,324,329.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 855,382 and 1,324,329.50 is: 2,050,368.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,382 : 1,324,329.50 = 1,324,329.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,382/1,324,329.50 = 1,324,329.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,382x = 1,324,329.50 × 1,324,329.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,382x = 1,753,848,624,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,753,848,624,570.25/855,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,050,368.87
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