Finding the Third Proportional to 962,523 and 1,345,747.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,523 and 1,345,747.50 is: 1,881,551.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,523 : 1,345,747.50 = 1,345,747.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,523/1,345,747.50 = 1,345,747.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,523x = 1,345,747.50 × 1,345,747.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,523x = 1,811,036,333,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,811,036,333,756.25/962,523 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,881,551.23
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