Finding the Third Proportional to 385,324.50 and 827,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,324.50 and 827,463 is: 1,776,930.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,324.50 : 827,463 = 827,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,324.50/827,463 = 827,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,324.50x = 827,463 × 827,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,324.50x = 684,695,016,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 684,695,016,369/385,324.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,776,930.92
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