Finding the Third Proportional to 861,204.75 and 2,011,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 861,204.75 and 2,011,524 is: 4,698,335.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,204.75 : 2,011,524 = 2,011,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,204.75/2,011,524 = 2,011,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,204.75x = 2,011,524 × 2,011,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,204.75x = 4,046,228,802,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,046,228,802,576/861,204.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,698,335.45
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