Finding the Third Proportional to 875,053.13 and 1,349,915.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 875,053.13 and 1,349,915.63 is: 2,082,470.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875,053.13 : 1,349,915.63 = 1,349,915.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875,053.13/1,349,915.63 = 1,349,915.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875,053.13x = 1,349,915.63 × 1,349,915.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875,053.13x = 1,822,272,194,619.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,822,272,194,619.14/875,053.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,470.36
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