Finding the Third Proportional to 369,247 and 869,348.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,247 and 869,348.50 is: 2,046,778.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,247 : 869,348.50 = 869,348.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,247/869,348.50 = 869,348.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,247x = 869,348.50 × 869,348.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,247x = 755,766,814,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 755,766,814,452.25/369,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,046,778.48
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