Finding the Third Proportional to 882,963 and 1,366,888.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,963 and 1,366,888.50 is: 2,116,039.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,963 : 1,366,888.50 = 1,366,888.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,963/1,366,888.50 = 1,366,888.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,963x = 1,366,888.50 × 1,366,888.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,963x = 1,868,384,171,432.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,868,384,171,432.25/882,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,116,039.03
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