Finding the Third Proportional to 884,536.50 and 1,325,413.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,536.50 and 1,325,413.75 is: 1,986,036.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,536.50 : 1,325,413.75 = 1,325,413.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,536.50/1,325,413.75 = 1,325,413.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,536.50x = 1,325,413.75 × 1,325,413.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,536.50x = 1,756,721,608,689.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,756,721,608,689.06/884,536.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,986,036.31
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