Finding the Third Proportional to 896,886 and 1,342,858.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 896,886 and 1,342,858.50 is: 2,010,588.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
896,886 : 1,342,858.50 = 1,342,858.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
896,886/1,342,858.50 = 1,342,858.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
896,886x = 1,342,858.50 × 1,342,858.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
896,886x = 1,803,268,951,022.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,803,268,951,022.25/896,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,010,588.81
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