Finding the Third Proportional to 983,390.63 and 1,518,756.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 983,390.63 and 1,518,756.75 is: 2,345,580.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
983,390.63 : 1,518,756.75 = 1,518,756.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
983,390.63/1,518,756.75 = 1,518,756.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
983,390.63x = 1,518,756.75 × 1,518,756.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
983,390.63x = 2,306,622,065,670.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,306,622,065,670.56/983,390.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,345,580.70
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