Finding the Third Proportional to 961,807.50 and 1,500,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 961,807.50 and 1,500,939 is: 2,342,275.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
961,807.50 : 1,500,939 = 1,500,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
961,807.50/1,500,939 = 1,500,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
961,807.50x = 1,500,939 × 1,500,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
961,807.50x = 2,252,817,881,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,252,817,881,721/961,807.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,342,275.23
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