Finding the Third Proportional to 901,678.50 and 1,349,691.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,678.50 and 1,349,691.75 is: 2,020,307.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,678.50 : 1,349,691.75 = 1,349,691.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,678.50/1,349,691.75 = 1,349,691.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,678.50x = 1,349,691.75 × 1,349,691.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,678.50x = 1,821,667,820,018.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,821,667,820,018.06/901,678.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,020,307.48
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