Finding the Third Proportional to 887,129.09 and 1,329,217.83
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,129.09 and 1,329,217.83 is: 1,991,615.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,129.09 : 1,329,217.83 = 1,329,217.83 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,129.09/1,329,217.83 = 1,329,217.83/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,129.09x = 1,329,217.83 × 1,329,217.83 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,129.09x = 1,766,820,042,393.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,766,820,042,393.76/887,129.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,991,615.50
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