Finding the Third Proportional to 884,832 and 1,361,875.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,832 and 1,361,875.50 is: 2,096,109.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,832 : 1,361,875.50 = 1,361,875.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,832/1,361,875.50 = 1,361,875.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,832x = 1,361,875.50 × 1,361,875.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,832x = 1,854,704,877,500.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,854,704,877,500.25/884,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,096,109.63
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