Finding the Third Proportional to 385,671 and 837,679.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,671 and 837,679.50 is: 1,819,444.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,671 : 837,679.50 = 837,679.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,671/837,679.50 = 837,679.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,671x = 837,679.50 × 837,679.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,671x = 701,706,944,720.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,706,944,720.25/385,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,819,444.41
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