Finding the Third Proportional to 933,309 and 1,399,612.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 933,309 and 1,399,612.50 is: 2,098,892.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,309 : 1,399,612.50 = 1,399,612.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,309/1,399,612.50 = 1,399,612.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,309x = 1,399,612.50 × 1,399,612.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,309x = 1,958,915,150,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,958,915,150,156.25/933,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,098,892.38
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