Finding the Third Proportional to 382,297.50 and 831,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,297.50 and 831,051 is: 1,806,566.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,297.50 : 831,051 = 831,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,297.50/831,051 = 831,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,297.50x = 831,051 × 831,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,297.50x = 690,645,764,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,645,764,601/382,297.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,806,566.26
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