Finding the Third Proportional to 863,770.50 and 1,351,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 863,770.50 and 1,351,917 is: 2,115,931.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
863,770.50 : 1,351,917 = 1,351,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
863,770.50/1,351,917 = 1,351,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
863,770.50x = 1,351,917 × 1,351,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
863,770.50x = 1,827,679,574,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,827,679,574,889/863,770.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,115,931.92
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