Finding the Third Proportional to 864,687 and 1,381,351.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 864,687 and 1,381,351.50 is: 2,206,731.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
864,687 : 1,381,351.50 = 1,381,351.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
864,687/1,381,351.50 = 1,381,351.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
864,687x = 1,381,351.50 × 1,381,351.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
864,687x = 1,908,131,966,552.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,908,131,966,552.25/864,687 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,206,731.41
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