Finding the Third Proportional to 380,514 and 819,895.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,514 and 819,895.50 is: 1,766,633.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,514 : 819,895.50 = 819,895.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,514/819,895.50 = 819,895.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,514x = 819,895.50 × 819,895.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,514x = 672,228,630,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 672,228,630,920.25/380,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,766,633.11
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