Finding the Third Proportional to 858,265.50 and 1,261,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 858,265.50 and 1,261,122 is: 1,853,073.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
858,265.50 : 1,261,122 = 1,261,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
858,265.50/1,261,122 = 1,261,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
858,265.50x = 1,261,122 × 1,261,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
858,265.50x = 1,590,428,698,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,590,428,698,884/858,265.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,853,073.09
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