Finding the Third Proportional to 901,230 and 1,391,584.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,230 and 1,391,584.50 is: 2,148,738.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,230 : 1,391,584.50 = 1,391,584.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,230/1,391,584.50 = 1,391,584.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,230x = 1,391,584.50 × 1,391,584.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,230x = 1,936,507,420,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,936,507,420,640.25/901,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,148,738.30
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