Finding the Third Proportional to 901,485 and 1,403,905.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,485 and 1,403,905.50 is: 2,186,337.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,485 : 1,403,905.50 = 1,403,905.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,485/1,403,905.50 = 1,403,905.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,485x = 1,403,905.50 × 1,403,905.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,485x = 1,970,950,652,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,970,950,652,930.25/901,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,186,337.71
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