Finding the Third Proportional to 951,855.75 and 1,457,925.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,855.75 and 1,457,925.75 is: 2,233,056.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,855.75 : 1,457,925.75 = 1,457,925.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,855.75/1,457,925.75 = 1,457,925.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,855.75x = 1,457,925.75 × 1,457,925.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,855.75x = 2,125,547,492,513.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,125,547,492,513.06/951,855.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,233,056.31
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