Finding the Third Proportional to 905,142.75 and 1,246,842.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 905,142.75 and 1,246,842.75 is: 1,717,537.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
905,142.75 : 1,246,842.75 = 1,246,842.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
905,142.75/1,246,842.75 = 1,246,842.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
905,142.75x = 1,246,842.75 × 1,246,842.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
905,142.75x = 1,554,616,843,227.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,554,616,843,227.56/905,142.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,717,537.75
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