Finding the Third Proportional to 872,685 and 1,347,927.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 872,685 and 1,347,927.75 is: 2,081,975.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
872,685 : 1,347,927.75 = 1,347,927.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
872,685/1,347,927.75 = 1,347,927.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
872,685x = 1,347,927.75 × 1,347,927.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
872,685x = 1,816,909,219,220.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,816,909,219,220.06/872,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,081,975.99
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