Finding the Third Proportional to 385,755 and 834,931.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,755 and 834,931.50 is: 1,807,133.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,755 : 834,931.50 = 834,931.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,755/834,931.50 = 834,931.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,755x = 834,931.50 × 834,931.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,755x = 697,110,609,692.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,110,609,692.25/385,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,807,133.05
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