Finding the Third Proportional to 890,052 and 1,377,315.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 890,052 and 1,377,315.50 is: 2,131,333.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
890,052 : 1,377,315.50 = 1,377,315.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
890,052/1,377,315.50 = 1,377,315.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
890,052x = 1,377,315.50 × 1,377,315.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
890,052x = 1,896,997,986,540.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,896,997,986,540.25/890,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,131,333.88
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