Finding the Third Proportional to 868,554 and 1,342,201.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 868,554 and 1,342,201.50 is: 2,074,142.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
868,554 : 1,342,201.50 = 1,342,201.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
868,554/1,342,201.50 = 1,342,201.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
868,554x = 1,342,201.50 × 1,342,201.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
868,554x = 1,801,504,866,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,801,504,866,602.25/868,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,074,142.62
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