Finding the Third Proportional to 860,118.75 and 1,366,449.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 860,118.75 and 1,366,449.75 is: 2,170,845.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
860,118.75 : 1,366,449.75 = 1,366,449.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
860,118.75/1,366,449.75 = 1,366,449.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
860,118.75x = 1,366,449.75 × 1,366,449.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
860,118.75x = 1,867,184,919,275.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,867,184,919,275.06/860,118.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,170,845.50
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