Finding the Third Proportional to 891,965 and 1,271,515.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,965 and 1,271,515.50 is: 1,812,572.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,965 : 1,271,515.50 = 1,271,515.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,965/1,271,515.50 = 1,271,515.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,965x = 1,271,515.50 × 1,271,515.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,965x = 1,616,751,666,740.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,616,751,666,740.25/891,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,812,572.99
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