Finding the Third Proportional to 891,202.50 and 1,855,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,202.50 and 1,855,845 is: 3,864,621.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,202.50 : 1,855,845 = 1,855,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,202.50/1,855,845 = 1,855,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,202.50x = 1,855,845 × 1,855,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,202.50x = 3,444,160,664,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,444,160,664,025/891,202.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,864,621.86
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