Finding the Third Proportional to 862,378.50 and 1,814,125.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 862,378.50 and 1,814,125.50 is: 3,816,249.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862,378.50 : 1,814,125.50 = 1,814,125.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862,378.50/1,814,125.50 = 1,814,125.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862,378.50x = 1,814,125.50 × 1,814,125.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862,378.50x = 3,291,051,329,750.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,291,051,329,750.25/862,378.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,816,249.28
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