Finding the Third Proportional to 382,360.50 and 840,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,360.50 and 840,213 is: 1,846,314.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,360.50 : 840,213 = 840,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,360.50/840,213 = 840,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,360.50x = 840,213 × 840,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,360.50x = 705,957,885,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 705,957,885,369/382,360.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,846,314.89
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