Finding the Third Proportional to 869,286 and 1,329,763.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 869,286 and 1,329,763.50 is: 2,034,164.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,286 : 1,329,763.50 = 1,329,763.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,286/1,329,763.50 = 1,329,763.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,286x = 1,329,763.50 × 1,329,763.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,286x = 1,768,270,965,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,768,270,965,932.25/869,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,034,164.78
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