Finding the Third Proportional to 892,590 and 1,359,799.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,590 and 1,359,799.50 is: 2,071,561.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,590 : 1,359,799.50 = 1,359,799.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,590/1,359,799.50 = 1,359,799.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,590x = 1,359,799.50 × 1,359,799.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,590x = 1,849,054,680,200.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,849,054,680,200.25/892,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,071,561.05
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