Finding the Third Proportional to 355,378.50 and 838,924.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,378.50 and 838,924.50 is: 1,980,407.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,378.50 : 838,924.50 = 838,924.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,378.50/838,924.50 = 838,924.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,378.50x = 838,924.50 × 838,924.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,378.50x = 703,794,316,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 703,794,316,700.25/355,378.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,980,407.70
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