Finding the Third Proportional to 916,254 and 1,398,073.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,254 and 1,398,073.50 is: 2,133,261.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,254 : 1,398,073.50 = 1,398,073.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,254/1,398,073.50 = 1,398,073.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,254x = 1,398,073.50 × 1,398,073.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,254x = 1,954,609,511,402.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,609,511,402.25/916,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,133,261.64
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