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Finding the Third Proportional to 866,041.50 and 1,344,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 866,041.50 and 1,344,250 is: 2,086,514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,041.50 : 1,344,250 = 1,344,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,041.50/1,344,250 = 1,344,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,041.50x = 1,344,250 × 1,344,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,041.50x = 1,807,008,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,008,062,500/866,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086,514.40

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