Finding the Third Proportional to 981,726.75 and 1,519,246.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 981,726.75 and 1,519,246.13 is: 2,351,070.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
981,726.75 : 1,519,246.13 = 1,519,246.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
981,726.75/1,519,246.13 = 1,519,246.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
981,726.75x = 1,519,246.13 × 1,519,246.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
981,726.75x = 2,308,108,788,327.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,308,108,788,327.52/981,726.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,351,070.49
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