Finding the Third Proportional to 861,974.25 and 1,813,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 861,974.25 and 1,813,278 is: 3,814,472.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,974.25 : 1,813,278 = 1,813,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,974.25/1,813,278 = 1,813,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,974.25x = 1,813,278 × 1,813,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,974.25x = 3,287,977,105,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,287,977,105,284/861,974.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,814,472.54
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