Finding the Third Proportional to 385,873.50 and 827,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,873.50 and 827,121 is: 1,772,936.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,873.50 : 827,121 = 827,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,873.50/827,121 = 827,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,873.50x = 827,121 × 827,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,873.50x = 684,129,148,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 684,129,148,641/385,873.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,772,936.33
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