Finding the Third Proportional to 932,610 and 1,440,121.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 932,610 and 1,440,121.50 is: 2,223,812.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,610 : 1,440,121.50 = 1,440,121.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,610/1,440,121.50 = 1,440,121.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,610x = 1,440,121.50 × 1,440,121.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,610x = 2,073,949,934,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,073,949,934,762.25/932,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,223,812.67
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