Finding the Third Proportional to 866,040 and 1,247,494.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 866,040 and 1,247,494.50 is: 1,796,963.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866,040 : 1,247,494.50 = 1,247,494.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866,040/1,247,494.50 = 1,247,494.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866,040x = 1,247,494.50 × 1,247,494.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866,040x = 1,556,242,527,530.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,556,242,527,530.25/866,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,796,963.80
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