Finding the Third Proportional to 956,821.50 and 1,541,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 956,821.50 and 1,541,673 is: 2,484,011.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956,821.50 : 1,541,673 = 1,541,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956,821.50/1,541,673 = 1,541,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956,821.50x = 1,541,673 × 1,541,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956,821.50x = 2,376,755,638,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,376,755,638,929/956,821.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,484,011.53
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