Finding the Third Proportional to 866,170.50 and 1,827,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 866,170.50 and 1,827,129 is: 3,854,206.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866,170.50 : 1,827,129 = 1,827,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866,170.50/1,827,129 = 1,827,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866,170.50x = 1,827,129 × 1,827,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866,170.50x = 3,338,400,382,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,338,400,382,641/866,170.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,854,206.98
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