Finding the Third Proportional to 862,826.50 and 1,350,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 862,826.50 and 1,350,555 is: 2,113,980.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862,826.50 : 1,350,555 = 1,350,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862,826.50/1,350,555 = 1,350,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862,826.50x = 1,350,555 × 1,350,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862,826.50x = 1,823,998,808,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,823,998,808,025/862,826.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,113,980.98
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