Finding the Third Proportional to 896,855.63 and 1,951,175.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 896,855.63 and 1,951,175.25 is: 4,244,924.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
896,855.63 : 1,951,175.25 = 1,951,175.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
896,855.63/1,951,175.25 = 1,951,175.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
896,855.63x = 1,951,175.25 × 1,951,175.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
896,855.63x = 3,807,084,856,212.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,807,084,856,212.56/896,855.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,244,924.99
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