Finding the Third Proportional to 908,252 and 2,141,004.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 908,252 and 2,141,004.50 is: 5,046,947.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,252 : 2,141,004.50 = 2,141,004.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,252/2,141,004.50 = 2,141,004.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,252x = 2,141,004.50 × 2,141,004.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,252x = 4,583,900,269,020.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,583,900,269,020.25/908,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,046,947.62
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