Finding the Third Proportional to 382,765.50 and 894,037.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,765.50 and 894,037.50 is: 2,088,231.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,765.50 : 894,037.50 = 894,037.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,765.50/894,037.50 = 894,037.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,765.50x = 894,037.50 × 894,037.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,765.50x = 799,303,051,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 799,303,051,406.25/382,765.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,088,231.70
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