Finding the Third Proportional to 869,964 and 1,330,945.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 869,964 and 1,330,945.50 is: 2,036,194.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,964 : 1,330,945.50 = 1,330,945.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,964/1,330,945.50 = 1,330,945.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,964x = 1,330,945.50 × 1,330,945.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,964x = 1,771,415,923,970.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,771,415,923,970.25/869,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,036,194.51
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