Finding the Third Proportional to 908,721 and 1,425,631.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 908,721 and 1,425,631.50 is: 2,236,577.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,721 : 1,425,631.50 = 1,425,631.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,721/1,425,631.50 = 1,425,631.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,721x = 1,425,631.50 × 1,425,631.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,721x = 2,032,425,173,792.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,032,425,173,792.25/908,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,236,577.75
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