Finding the Third Proportional to 882,699.75 and 1,363,972.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,699.75 and 1,363,972.50 is: 2,107,648.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,699.75 : 1,363,972.50 = 1,363,972.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,699.75/1,363,972.50 = 1,363,972.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,699.75x = 1,363,972.50 × 1,363,972.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,699.75x = 1,860,420,980,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,860,420,980,756.25/882,699.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,107,648.70
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