Finding the Third Proportional to 855,435.38 and 1,324,101.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 855,435.38 and 1,324,101.94 is: 2,049,536.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,435.38 : 1,324,101.94 = 1,324,101.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,435.38/1,324,101.94 = 1,324,101.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,435.38x = 1,324,101.94 × 1,324,101.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,435.38x = 1,753,245,940,891.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,753,245,940,891.25/855,435.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,049,536.40
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