Finding the Third Proportional to 385,681.50 and 837,699.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,681.50 and 837,699.75 is: 1,819,482.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,681.50 : 837,699.75 = 837,699.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,681.50/837,699.75 = 837,699.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,681.50x = 837,699.75 × 837,699.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,681.50x = 701,740,871,150.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,740,871,150.06/385,681.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,819,482.84
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