Finding the Third Proportional to 908,437.50 and 1,410,639.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 908,437.50 and 1,410,639.75 is: 2,190,469.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,437.50 : 1,410,639.75 = 1,410,639.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,437.50/1,410,639.75 = 1,410,639.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,437.50x = 1,410,639.75 × 1,410,639.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,437.50x = 1,989,904,504,280.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,989,904,504,280.06/908,437.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,190,469.35
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