Finding the Third Proportional to 856,315.13 and 1,865,193.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 856,315.13 and 1,865,193.75 is: 4,062,695.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
856,315.13 : 1,865,193.75 = 1,865,193.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
856,315.13/1,865,193.75 = 1,865,193.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
856,315.13x = 1,865,193.75 × 1,865,193.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
856,315.13x = 3,478,947,725,039.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,478,947,725,039.06/856,315.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,062,695.64
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