Finding the Third Proportional to 991,858.50 and 1,473,207.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 991,858.50 and 1,473,207.75 is: 2,188,155.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
991,858.50 : 1,473,207.75 = 1,473,207.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
991,858.50/1,473,207.75 = 1,473,207.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
991,858.50x = 1,473,207.75 × 1,473,207.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
991,858.50x = 2,170,341,074,660.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,170,341,074,660.06/991,858.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,188,155.95
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