Finding the Third Proportional to 897,960 and 1,394,158.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 897,960 and 1,394,158.50 is: 2,164,548.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
897,960 : 1,394,158.50 = 1,394,158.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
897,960/1,394,158.50 = 1,394,158.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
897,960x = 1,394,158.50 × 1,394,158.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
897,960x = 1,943,677,923,122.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,943,677,923,122.25/897,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,164,548.45
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