Finding the Third Proportional to 386,239.50 and 841,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,239.50 and 841,104 is: 1,831,650.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,239.50 : 841,104 = 841,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,239.50/841,104 = 841,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,239.50x = 841,104 × 841,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,239.50x = 707,455,938,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,455,938,816/386,239.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,831,650.93
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