Finding the Third Proportional to 895,322 and 1,388,369.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 895,322 and 1,388,369.50 is: 2,152,934.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895,322 : 1,388,369.50 = 1,388,369.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895,322/1,388,369.50 = 1,388,369.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895,322x = 1,388,369.50 × 1,388,369.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895,322x = 1,927,569,868,530.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,927,569,868,530.25/895,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,152,934.77
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