Finding the Third Proportional to 946,563 and 1,420,276.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,563 and 1,420,276.50 is: 2,131,062.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,563 : 1,420,276.50 = 1,420,276.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,563/1,420,276.50 = 1,420,276.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,563x = 1,420,276.50 × 1,420,276.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,563x = 2,017,185,336,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,017,185,336,452.25/946,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,131,062.95
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