Finding the Third Proportional to 876,207.38 and 1,389,353.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 876,207.38 and 1,389,353.63 is: 2,203,021.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
876,207.38 : 1,389,353.63 = 1,389,353.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
876,207.38/1,389,353.63 = 1,389,353.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
876,207.38x = 1,389,353.63 × 1,389,353.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
876,207.38x = 1,930,303,495,300.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,930,303,495,300.64/876,207.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,203,021.28
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