Finding the Third Proportional to 869,280 and 1,329,748.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 869,280 and 1,329,748.50 is: 2,034,132.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,280 : 1,329,748.50 = 1,329,748.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,280/1,329,748.50 = 1,329,748.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,280x = 1,329,748.50 × 1,329,748.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,280x = 1,768,231,073,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,768,231,073,252.25/869,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,034,132.93
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