Finding the Third Proportional to 870,827.63 and 1,319,378.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 870,827.63 and 1,319,378.63 is: 1,998,971.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
870,827.63 : 1,319,378.63 = 1,319,378.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
870,827.63/1,319,378.63 = 1,319,378.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
870,827.63x = 1,319,378.63 × 1,319,378.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
870,827.63x = 1,740,759,956,106.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,740,759,956,106.89/870,827.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,998,971.90
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