Finding the Third Proportional to 916,549.50 and 1,386,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,549.50 and 1,386,618 is: 2,097,769.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,549.50 : 1,386,618 = 1,386,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,549.50/1,386,618 = 1,386,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,549.50x = 1,386,618 × 1,386,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,549.50x = 1,922,709,477,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,922,709,477,924/916,549.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,097,769.38
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