Finding the Third Proportional to 373,850.50 and 822,431.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,850.50 and 822,431.50 is: 1,809,262.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,850.50 : 822,431.50 = 822,431.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,850.50/822,431.50 = 822,431.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,850.50x = 822,431.50 × 822,431.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,850.50x = 676,393,572,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,393,572,192.25/373,850.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,809,262.18
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