Finding the Third Proportional to 903,258 and 1,362,541.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,258 and 1,362,541.50 is: 2,055,358.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,258 : 1,362,541.50 = 1,362,541.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,258/1,362,541.50 = 1,362,541.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,258x = 1,362,541.50 × 1,362,541.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,258x = 1,856,519,339,222.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,856,519,339,222.25/903,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,055,358.87
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