Finding the Third Proportional to 901,179 and 1,394,909.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,179 and 1,394,909.50 is: 2,159,140.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,179 : 1,394,909.50 = 1,394,909.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,179/1,394,909.50 = 1,394,909.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,179x = 1,394,909.50 × 1,394,909.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,179x = 1,945,772,513,190.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,945,772,513,190.25/901,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,159,140.98
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