Finding the Third Proportional to 855,914.50 and 1,807,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 855,914.50 and 1,807,307 is: 3,816,220.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,914.50 : 1,807,307 = 1,807,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,914.50/1,807,307 = 1,807,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,914.50x = 1,807,307 × 1,807,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,914.50x = 3,266,358,592,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,266,358,592,249/855,914.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,816,220.65
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