Finding the Third Proportional to 892,332 and 1,359,403.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,332 and 1,359,403.50 is: 2,070,953.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,332 : 1,359,403.50 = 1,359,403.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,332/1,359,403.50 = 1,359,403.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,332x = 1,359,403.50 × 1,359,403.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,332x = 1,847,977,875,812.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,847,977,875,812.25/892,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,070,953.27
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