Finding the Third Proportional to 908,784 and 1,411,123.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 908,784 and 1,411,123.50 is: 2,191,136.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,784 : 1,411,123.50 = 1,411,123.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,784/1,411,123.50 = 1,411,123.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,784x = 1,411,123.50 × 1,411,123.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,784x = 1,991,269,532,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,991,269,532,252.25/908,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,191,136.21
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