Finding the Third Proportional to 861,195 and 2,011,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 861,195 and 2,011,500 is: 4,698,276.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,195 : 2,011,500 = 2,011,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,195/2,011,500 = 2,011,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,195x = 2,011,500 × 2,011,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,195x = 4,046,132,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,046,132,250,000/861,195 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,698,276.52
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