Finding the Third Proportional to 861,408 and 1,283,694.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 861,408 and 1,283,694.75 is: 1,912,998.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,408 : 1,283,694.75 = 1,283,694.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,408/1,283,694.75 = 1,283,694.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,408x = 1,283,694.75 × 1,283,694.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,408x = 1,647,872,211,177.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,647,872,211,177.56/861,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,912,998.50
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