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Finding the Third Proportional to 891,357 and 1,341,301.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 891,357 and 1,341,301.50 is: 2,018,371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,357 : 1,341,301.50 = 1,341,301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,357/1,341,301.50 = 1,341,301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,357x = 1,341,301.50 × 1,341,301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,357x = 1,799,089,713,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,089,713,902.25/891,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018,371.67

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