Finding the Third Proportional to 887,020.50 and 1,389,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,020.50 and 1,389,873 is: 2,177,792.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,020.50 : 1,389,873 = 1,389,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,020.50/1,389,873 = 1,389,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,020.50x = 1,389,873 × 1,389,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,020.50x = 1,931,746,956,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,931,746,956,129/887,020.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,177,792.91
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