Finding the Third Proportional to 882,724.50 and 1,871,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,724.50 and 1,871,376 is: 3,967,317.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,724.50 : 1,871,376 = 1,871,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,724.50/1,871,376 = 1,871,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,724.50x = 1,871,376 × 1,871,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,724.50x = 3,502,048,133,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,502,048,133,376/882,724.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,967,317.25
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