Finding the Third Proportional to 861,197.25 and 2,011,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 861,197.25 and 2,011,506 is: 4,698,292.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,197.25 : 2,011,506 = 2,011,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,197.25/2,011,506 = 2,011,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,197.25x = 2,011,506 × 2,011,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,197.25x = 4,046,156,388,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,046,156,388,036/861,197.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,698,292.28
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