Finding the Third Proportional to 908,628 and 1,406,756.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 908,628 and 1,406,756.50 is: 2,177,969.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,628 : 1,406,756.50 = 1,406,756.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,628/1,406,756.50 = 1,406,756.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,628x = 1,406,756.50 × 1,406,756.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,628x = 1,978,963,850,292.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,978,963,850,292.25/908,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,177,969.26
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