Finding the Third Proportional to 386,281.75 and 839,062.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,281.75 and 839,062.75 is: 1,822,571.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,281.75 : 839,062.75 = 839,062.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,281.75/839,062.75 = 839,062.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,281.75x = 839,062.75 × 839,062.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,281.75x = 704,026,298,437.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 704,026,298,437.56/386,281.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,822,571.99
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