Finding the Third Proportional to 866,191.50 and 1,787,305.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 866,191.50 and 1,787,305.50 is: 3,687,938.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
866,191.50 : 1,787,305.50 = 1,787,305.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
866,191.50/1,787,305.50 = 1,787,305.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
866,191.50x = 1,787,305.50 × 1,787,305.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
866,191.50x = 3,194,460,950,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,194,460,950,330.25/866,191.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,687,938.46
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