Finding the Third Proportional to 929,994 and 1,316,302.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 929,994 and 1,316,302.50 is: 1,863,078.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
929,994 : 1,316,302.50 = 1,316,302.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
929,994/1,316,302.50 = 1,316,302.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
929,994x = 1,316,302.50 × 1,316,302.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
929,994x = 1,732,652,271,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,732,652,271,506.25/929,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,863,078.98
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