Finding the Third Proportional to 371,926.69 and 899,267.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,926.69 and 899,267.06 is: 2,174,302.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,926.69 : 899,267.06 = 899,267.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,926.69/899,267.06 = 899,267.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,926.69x = 899,267.06 × 899,267.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,926.69x = 808,681,249,697.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 808,681,249,697.38/371,926.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,174,302.83
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