Finding the Third Proportional to 861,360.75 and 1,283,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 861,360.75 and 1,283,634 is: 1,912,922.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,360.75 : 1,283,634 = 1,283,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,360.75/1,283,634 = 1,283,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,360.75x = 1,283,634 × 1,283,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,360.75x = 1,647,716,245,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,647,716,245,956/861,360.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,912,922.37
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