Finding the Third Proportional to 385,006.50 and 927,524.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,006.50 and 927,524.25 is: 2,234,510.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,006.50 : 927,524.25 = 927,524.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,006.50/927,524.25 = 927,524.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,006.50x = 927,524.25 × 927,524.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,006.50x = 860,301,234,338.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 860,301,234,338.06/385,006.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,234,510.94
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