Finding the Third Proportional to 385,424.58 and 847,735.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,424.58 and 847,735.88 is: 1,864,582.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,424.58 : 847,735.88 = 847,735.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,424.58/847,735.88 = 847,735.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,424.58x = 847,735.88 × 847,735.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,424.58x = 718,656,113,762.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,656,113,762.02/385,424.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,864,582.99
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